I'm a mom, teacher, professor, social science researcher, activist, and lover of words. I have used writing to heal, grieve, express love, and discover myself and my ancestry. 

I am trying to build my profile as a writer so that I can pursue my joy and experience the world while sharing my reflections of the world through my writing.
  • San Diego
  • JoinedJuly 4, 2022



Stories by Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
When Lightning Strikes by WanderlustEvermore
When Lightning Strikes
Falling in love with a person we never expected can be exciting, and exhilarating, but also deeply painful. ...
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Emotional Souvenirs by WanderlustEvermore
Emotional Souvenirs
This poem was written during an immensely painful time that was riddled with confusion, nostalgia, and anxiet...