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New Essay on The Long Road Home
In the mountains outside El Tuito, I meet a man who lives far beyond the noise of modern life—no headlines, no urgency, no performance. Just fire, and the quiet rhythm of survival and care.
This is a story about Petaco, a man shaped by the land he tends, and the moment I failed to honour his generosity. It’s about what it means to truly receive—from someone who has little, yet offers everything.
Read it now on The Long Road Home.
Storytelling For self-exploration
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Meet Yamuna Flaherty
WRITER, MOTHER + STORYKEEPER
Yamuna Flaherty is a writer, mother and storykeeper devoted to helping others uncover and tell the stories that matter most. Rooted in two decades of global travel, inner inquiry, and creative practice, Yamuna weaves memoir, ancestral reflection, and soulful expression into everything she offers—from guided storytelling sessions to thoughtful essays and creative tools. Her work invites others to explore identity, voice, and belonging through the transformative power of personal narrative. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or her Substack, The Long Road Home, Yamuna creates spaces for meaningful connection and self-authored truth.
