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Xanadu Allen
Xanadu Allen

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The Wind Phone

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The Wind Phone

Manslaughter Was Not In the Description of Our Teenage Caribbean Sailing Adventure

Handling the trauma of young (and old) death and learning to see it through

Oct 28, 2023
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A sailboat underneath the night sky
A sailboat underneath the night sky
Oct 28, 2023
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

My Mom’s Mental Illness and Alcoholism Is Consuming Us Both

She refuses the help I am trying to provide

Oct 21, 2023
34
A young person sits alone in the corner of a room
A young person sits alone in the corner of a room
Oct 21, 2023
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

I Skipped Synagogue to Drink Ayahuasca

And learned about my relationship to addiction and God

Oct 7, 2023
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The fire that burned throughout our ceremony
The fire that burned throughout our ceremony
Oct 7, 2023
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Sybarite

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Sybarite

Sea Turtles Saved My Life

And the cycle continues beyond measure

May 2, 2023
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Sea Turtles Saved My Life
Sea Turtles Saved My Life
May 2, 2023
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A How-to Guide for Hurricane Names

Maybe it is time for a change…

Sep 12, 2021
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A How-to Guide for Hurricane Names
A How-to Guide for Hurricane Names
Sep 12, 2021
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Black Bear

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Black Bear

Two Weeks, Two Major Hurricanes Blew Through My Life

Recovery in process and the power of connection

Oct 16
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A damaged wooden pier sits on Gulf waters
A damaged wooden pier sits on Gulf waters
Oct 16
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Black Bear

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Black Bear

A Major Hurricane Is Headed Straight For Me

On acceptance, control and staying sober

Oct 9
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An old fishing pier is damaged from a hurricane
An old fishing pier is damaged from a hurricane
Oct 9
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

Everyone Has a Jessica Blowback

Who’s yours?

Sep 1
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Teenage girl dressed for a party
Teenage girl dressed for a party
Sep 1
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ENGAGE

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ENGAGE

This One Time at Burning Man…

And the eternal gift of an open heart

Aug 9
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Two metal heart pendants
Two metal heart pendants
Aug 9
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

My Mom and Dad Were Born 28 Years Apart on the Same Day

It was the 1970s, after all

Jul 25
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Young, blonde woman and older man, side by side
Young, blonde woman and older man, side by side
Jul 25
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Xanadu Allen

Xanadu Allen

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Former reporter gone rogue, native Floridian - xanadu.allen@gmail.com

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