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  • Ciao Marbella!                                               When loving yourself means letting go.

    Ciao Marbella! When loving yourself means letting go.

    Summertime. The season of blinding sunshine, sparkling moments, and making memories that are supposed to outlive the heat. It started beautifully. Love was blooming under the Mediterranean sun. We made plans, dreamed about road trips along the coast, and enjoyed every single moment…

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  • Keti Koti 2026 — Bondru Kon Na Wan

    Keti Koti 2026 — Bondru Kon Na Wan

    On July 1, we commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, marking the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the former Dutch Caribbean. In this personal reflection, I explore the meaning of freedom, the lasting impact of slavery, and one question that continues to resonate:…

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  • The difference between leaving and losing

    The difference between leaving and losing

    There was a time when I thought goodbyes were always clear. That someone would simply say, “I don’t want this anymore.” That there would be a conversation. An explanation. A full stop at the end of the sentence. Life had other ideas. Maybe…

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