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Samantha Ortega
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Join date: Sep 16, 2025
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Writing has been Samantha’s yearning since the 6th grade. Now, at 38 years old, she is finally allowing herself to experience her passion once again. It’s her greatest dream to find an outlet to share this talent she hid for so long with the world and allow it to inspire, resonate with, and bring peace to society in whatever fashion that she can. She is currently published in Take a Break Magazine, Metro UK, Trash Light Press, Bareback Magazine, and Business Insider. Like many, Samantha has lived a life worth putting to words. She now lives happily as a freelance writer/storyteller and pet caretaker, sharing a home with her fiancé, 2 children, and 4 pets. You can access her Substack here
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First Name
Samantha
Last Name
Ortega
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Oct 9, 2026 ∙ 5 min
When My Son Ran Away, My Boyfriend’s Daughter Mended My Broken Heart
It happened out of nowhere, on a Tuesday night. My firstborn, "my sunshine," as I always called him, was making me proud...or so I thought. My son had difficulty with impulse control in the past, but he was in counselling and seemed to be on the right track. At 17, he had secured a well-paying job and planned diligently for his future. He had always been a bright child, excelling in school, so I had high hopes that he would go to college and secure a successful career.
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Sep 19, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Bonded by Anxiety
My mind is calm; my breathing is slow and persistent; and my hands aren’t shaking. I couldn’t have said that years ago, and I most certainly would not have gotten where I am without him. My partner, Roger, was the saving grace I never saw coming, but when I needed it the most. Roger and I met by chance, through a Meetup group (a site that allows people to join groups based on personal interests and hobbies). We only spoke a few words, and it was months later before we began learning about one an
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