Ugly Shoes & Paper Planes
by Sadiain ⛪ Faith & Spirituality
Ugly Shoes & Paper Planes
About the Substack
I write about living prophetically, spirituality, and the beauty of quiet service as a mother of young children. I wear ugly shoes and enjoy flying paper planes with my kids.
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About Sadia
Sadia is a writer of creative non-fiction, essays, and fiction.
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