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Rebirth after Childbirth: A doula’s experience of healing and helping other mothers
“Since I was a child, I had always wanted to help the people surrounding me. It is my nature to be very empathetic.”
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Old Clothes, New Clothes: A movement that links expat women
“It is the thought of women feeling disconnected that drives me. To be lonely in a place far from home is not a feeling I like to have…”
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Inspirational Talk: The vibrant volunteering life in Beijing that brings communities together
“And it’s such a desire to help others especially with so many things going on in the world at the moment.”
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A Life of Love for Education: Spreading knowledge and building community through WeChat
“It’s only until you defy expectations that the status quo is changed.”
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Home of Strays: A community that finds solutions for animal welfare
“Just seeing rescued animals in their new home makes me say, ‘I’m proud to have been a part.’”
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The Ecology of Functional Society: Valuing life systems in a polluted world
“When you increase ecological function, the community becomes robust and resilient.”
This is an updated version of the article that originally appeared on p. 48-55 of beijingkids April Issue.
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