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All the wrong people are crying, and all the people who ought to feel something do not.
The Curse of La Llorona
I am a writer, journalist, and advice columnist from Oklahoma currently residing in New York City. I have contributed to NBC News, BuzzFeed, The Guardian, and more. My weekly column is called "Hola Papi!" and can be found on Condé Nast's LGBTQ+ outlet, them.us
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