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Roots and Reckonings

Balancing Life Without Internet

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on August 31, 2026 Posted in Blogs, Roots and Reckonings
Balancing Life Without Internet

Someone reading this will probably think, “How would she have survived dial-up?” The kicker: I did.

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Getting Back to It

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in Blogs, Roots and Reckonings
Getting Back to It

Focusing on my education and what branches from it is providing me with a very good sense of structure right now, but it’s also very exciting to think of what the future can hold!

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Something Borrowed, Something Taboo

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on July 7, 2026 Posted in Blogs, Roots and Reckonings
Something Borrowed, Something Taboo

There should be no shame in being open about our struggles; no shame in reaching out for help.

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A Song for Sons

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on June 16, 2026 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
A Song for Sons

Tomorrow is my son’s big day, and I hope he carries all of the love we each have for him along the way.

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Hey, Hi, Halito!

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on June 5, 2026 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
Hey, Hi, Halito!

I choose to share these things because I want anybody who might be going through the same thing or something similar to know that they aren’t alone.

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Goodbye 2025

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on January 6, 2026 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
Goodbye 2025

This year was a long one with ups, and as you’ve seen, downs.

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The Girl, the Grandmother, and the Guilt

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on November 19, 2025 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
The Girl, the Grandmother, and the Guilt

“Make time for them without the assumption of tomorrow. Make them things. I didn’t get to show her this, but I was working on something for her.”

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Between the Win and the Loss

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on November 2, 2025 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
Between the Win and the Loss

Not all wins are first place or number one. We should take satisfaction and pride in these victories.

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A Reflection in Gratitude

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on October 15, 2025 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
A Reflection in Gratitude

Embarking on new adventures can be overwhelming and difficult, which is why offering support to those you care about is so important.

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How to Say Goodbye to Two Uncles

By Bridgette Hoshont'omba Posted on September 26, 2025 Posted in Roots and Reckonings
How to Say Goodbye to Two Uncles

Over 30,000 strangers joined me to mourn the loss of Graham Greene. But what happens when the loss is a friend or loved one?

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