Tag: love across borders

Stories steeped in love, memory, and the quiet magic that connects us across distance, time, and generations.

Mamita and Papito walking gracefully into their daughter-in-law’s wedding, dressed elegantly and exuding dignity. Love Across Borders: From Poland to Bolivia and Back Again
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Love Across Borders: From Poland to Bolivia and Back Again

Stephanie Ortiz2 Comments

This story is part of my heartfelt series, Love Across Borders, where love defies time zones, languages, generations — and even attics. 💛 5-minute read As I publish this, my husband’s on an airplane (incidentally, where we first met), going to visit his mother for her birthday. With this all-too-familiar pang, the sadness and happiness… Continue reading Love Across Borders: From Poland to Bolivia and Back Again

Cemetery with rows of gravestones, cross in the distance, and trees—symbolizing hidden stories of resilience and remembrance. Hidden Truths: Finding Resilience in a Piece of Poland
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Hidden Truths: Finding Resilience in a Piece of Poland

Stephanie Ortiz4 Comments

Hidden Stories of Resilience is part of a heartfelt series, Love Across Borders, where love defies time zones, languages, and generations–even cemeteries. Originally published in December 2024, updated in June 2025. 💛 5-minute read When we were kids, we used to hold our breath as we passed cemeteries. Some superstition—I suppose. I can’t remember the… Continue reading Hidden Truths: Finding Resilience in a Piece of Poland