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About Julia Motyka

Writer | Performer | Mother | Meditator.
๐Ÿ”นWhat I Know, Now | A Solo-Show, Summer 2024.
๐Ÿ”นRecent Essays | Dorothy Parker's Ashes, The ManifestStation
๐Ÿ”น700+/h RYT
โœจI write about grief, mental health, and staying tender in tough times.โœจ

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