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Jul 18, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
My biggest parenting regret
I would take it back if I could.
Feb 6 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
It's an interesting time to be online
Note: I typically reserve my last newsletter of the month for a lighthearted roundup.
Feb 2 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
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It takes so much work to function
May 15, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
Sometimes, you get married too young
Mar 27, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
It doesn't always last forever
Apr 17, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
To Florida
Feb 6, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
A #contentcreator takes a break.
Jan 23, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
I wish this wasn't so hard
Jul 10, 2025 • Ayana Gabrielle Lage
Ayana’s Substack
Ayana’s Substack
Personal essays on things I should probably talk about in therapy.

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