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  • What Catholic School Taught Me About Being a Girl—and a Woman

    What Catholic School Taught Me About Being a Girl—and a Woman

    The author reflects on their education in Catholic schools, particularly an all-girls high school, where they learned the importance of expressing themselves. The supportive environment cultivated strong relationships and meaningful mentorship from passionate teachers. The author appreciates how these experiences shaped their growth into compassionate, curious women, fostering lasting friendships and self-confidence.

  • The Faith I Chose, Again and Again

    There’s a moment—sometimes quiet, sometimes jarring—when you realize your life hasn’t followed the neat, predictable path you once imagined.Instead, it’s wandered. Circled back. Started over more than once.That’s been true of my faith.I wasn’t a cradle Catholic. My early years were shaped by a loosely practiced Methodist faith—something present, but not deeply examined. It was…