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From Island Roots to Impact: The Resilient Journey of Kariza Herbert
Originally from the Republic of Cape Verde, a country island off the coast of West Africa, Kariza Herbert (née Goncalves) grew up surrounded by family, culture, and resilience. She was one of eleven children and the oldest girl in her family, vibrant, curious, and full of life. Yet even as a young child, her mother…
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Defying Assumptions
If you only saw the book covers, the author photos, the polished captions online, you might assume my life unfolded in a straight line. You might think I always knew I’d be here—publishing novels, speaking about resilience, turning pain into prose. But my life didn’t begin with applause. It began in a snowstorm. I entered…
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The Invisible Ones: Shedding Light on Non-Obvious Disabilities
When we think of disability, we often picture visible aids: a wheelchair, a cane or a prosthetic limb. But not all disabilities fit neatly into society’s expectations. Some are invisible, hidden beneath the surface yet profoundly impactful. These are the “invisible ones”—the disabilities we don’t see but whose presence is deeply felt. Meet Desirée C.…
