Cristina Masetti
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The Expat’s Mid-Year Suspension
Every May, as the garden begins to bloom in Colorado, I find myself caught in a…
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Reclaiming Your Spell: Lessons in Power from the Once and Future Witches
In The Once and Future Witches, magic is intertwined with everyday life and storytelling. The Eastwood…
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Rising Together: Introducing the Sassy Phoenix Circle
The Sassy Phoenix Circle was established to create a transformative space for expat women seeking deeper…
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Life After Life: The Many Versions of an Expat Soul
In “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson, Ursula Todd experiences multiple lives, highlighting how small moments…
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What Plants Teach Us About Belonging
Yesterday, I stood in a line of strangers as a botanist asked us to judge the…
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I Miss It, I Don’t Miss It
When people ask the “fateful question” about missing Italy, they expect a simple talk of food…
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The Price You Pay
At first, living abroad feels like a perpetual vacation. Everything is new, sparked by wonder and…
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The Big Step: From Residency to a Legacy of Choice
After 13 years, I’m taking the big step toward US citizenship. This isn’t just about a…
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Fighting Moms
There is a precise moment in history when the private pain of a mother transforms into…
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The Darkest Day in Boulder: Reclaiming Safety in a New Home
How do we find safety after the familiar is shattered? Explore the journey of rebuilding belonging…