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A heartfelt creation—photo collage boards filled with love to bring joy, strength, and support to chemo sessions.

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With A Little Help From My Friends

October 11, 2020May 16, 2025 Stephanie Ortiz14 Comments

I started off writing about joy for this week’s muse. My youngest became a teenager. If nothing else, I wanted to be a joyful mama, celebrate her and write the beautiful story of my Amazing Alexandra that I carry in my heart. No can do! Not this week. Not much joy’s coming from me. It’s… Continue reading With A Little Help From My Friends

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I’m Stephanie Ortiz, a storyteller–like a professional organizer; only I use words instead of boxes. I’ve written fiction and nonfiction since being a journalism major at UNC-Chapel Hill–before there were iPhones, to know a story when it hits me. And whenever I need a muse, there’s always real life to draw from.

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