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A complex relationship ends with clarity and understanding.
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A fierce love transcends death
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My summer job with the mob
Finding inspiration in unexpected places, Miki Markovich finds friendship and warmth working for the mob.
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Losing Brandy, summer of fun ends in tragedy
Five Minute Zen blogger Miki Markovich spends an innocent summer mentoring an 11-year-old girl who she later finds out is being exploited.
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When you move forward, it doesn’t matter what’s behind you
Lesbian.com blogger Miki Markovich learns to accept the kindness of strangers.
![‘You’re not college material’ Miki Markovich](https://www.lesbian.com/wp-content/uploads/college-156x102.jpg)
‘You’re not college material’
Don’t let one doubting Thomas ruin your dreams.
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Keep your heart open to unexpected possibilities
When you keep an open and optimistic heart, even during the darkest times, you leave the door open to joy and love, says Lesbian.com blogger Miki Markovich.
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Even the darkest night ends at dawn
Lesbian.com blogger Miki Markovich shares how her darkest hour led her to a life in the sun.