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Apr 9Liked by Alex de Carvalho

Beautiful! I'm currently dabbling in storytelling, but on a personal level, for my children using Story Worth. Growing up, Spanish was my first language, but when I entered school, it took me months to begin to understand English. No one at home spoke English, so my ability to communicate was limited to school only. Then, I was pulled out of school and moved to Puerto Rico, and the process began again, causing me to lose the English I had learned. This happened every few years, so my foundation was lost, and I had to start all over again. For me, writing has been difficult, even to express vocally. I simply love your writing; there's always something I can take from it or connect with on a deeper level. Thank you.

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What a heartwarming message to receive, Tammy, thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words about my writing. Your encouragement and support truly mean the world to me.

Your journey with language and storytelling strikes a chord with me. When I moved to the US in my adolescence, I too faced the challenge of not being fluent in English and felt very much like an outsider. It's a daunting path, navigating a new language and culture simultaneously. In my case, engaging in sports played a crucial role in socializing and integrating into society. It helped bridge the gaps until my English improved.

Your own resilience and dedication to overcoming these challenges are admirable. Writing, whether on paper or through the spoken word, can indeed be daunting, but it also holds the power to heal, connect, and transcend barriers.

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