<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[loreanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lori Bell Rojas]]></description><link>https://loreannax.wixsite.com/loreannax/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://loreannax.wixsite.com/loreannax/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Espíritu Santo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people seek a relationship with the divine through religion, whether that is Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and etc. For many, the relationship with the divine allows them to find meaning and purpose in life, have honor and moral guidance. This relationship can also increase community, livelihood and overall well being. Growing up in a Latin household, my relationship with the divine, also known as God, was mandatory. I grew up Catholic, which was mostly influenced by my...]]></description><link>https://loreannax.wixsite.com/loreannax/post/esp%C3%ADritu-santo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e67b84cee1d9a6a676deff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99968b_8ef86036a43446c29fb93f85d0678a55~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lori bell-rojas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[¡Viva Mexico!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhere in Chihuahua, Mexico, on a ranch in the desert, my seven siblings and I grew up picking cotton in the morning before school. I remember living in a house that didn't have a  roof, &#38; when it would rain, the house and all our belongings would often flood. 		Above: This neighborhood is similar to one we lived in, from what I can remember. Once, I remember riding in the back of a wagon being pulled down the unpaved street by a donkey with my siblings. I loved the burros . Getty Images....]]></description><link>https://loreannax.wixsite.com/loreannax/post/viva-mexico</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633a56b9c34ce8e8ff0c8881</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:50:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99968b_58c4a0e3dfb14e3f88501952b5bf0ffb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_370,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lori bell-rojas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-PTSD AND ME  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder develops after repeated and continuous chronic traumatic events. Those diagnosed with C-PTSD  include war veterans, those who live in places were war frequents, and those who have been trafficked and/or kidnapped. C-PTSD can also be found within the early childhood due to chronic-long term abuse as the brain itself is developing at rapid speeds. The effects of C-PTSD can start to be seen directly after a prolonged traumatic event and becomes harder and...]]></description><link>https://loreannax.wixsite.com/loreannax/post/c-ptsd-and-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">627b1ea308913c7eac617910</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 02:28:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99968b_68cb952c61e04477a054c557eded5d00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_320,h_568,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lori bell-rojas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes of the Tiger: The Concrete Jungle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Me as a Toddler Driving. Your girl still barely knows how to drive. 	In New York you grow up fast; you learn how to ignore the bums on the street, learn how to walk with your eyes forward and chin up, confidently striding to portray a sense of power, in case anyone tries to test you. The first place that I became consciously aware of was New York City. In New York, there was no room for childhood. By the time I was able to collect, process, and remember thoughts, I was in survival mode. Being...]]></description><link>https://loreannax.wixsite.com/loreannax/post/eyes-of-the-tiger-the-concrete-jungle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">627ab264146e2ec3464f5455</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 21:30:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99968b_dff171945f354cf4a161b54d1f191897~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_743,h_409,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lori bell-rojas</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>