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"I was told I lit up like a lighthouse when I spoke about the shop."
— The Siren's Gift, Apr 2025
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personal · apr 2025
The Siren's Gift
How a shop of secondhand treasures led me to creativity, community, and myself. The story of Sirena Curiosa — a 6×6 stall, a diagnosis, and what happens when you finally let go.
By Sara Veal · read on substack →in development
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