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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Dec 13, 202311 min read

I Was Korean Until the 2nd Grade, and Again When I Had a Cerebral Pseudoaneurysm

This entry is about my identity as a white, Korean neurodivergent woman. Part of this identity also encompasses my connection to my...

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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jul 31, 20234 min read

This is the final reflection I shared in my dissertation. I reflect on my Korean culture and heritage, and the process of using the...

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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jun 20, 20234 min read

I initially started this website a year ago when I felt as if I was drowning, struggling to find out what my next steps would be and...

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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jun 5, 20238 min read

This piece is on my journey as a PhD student and encouragement for others to remember to remain whole.

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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Apr 30, 20233 min read

I'm a big Doctor Who fan. I'm aware of a lot of its problems, like imperialism and such, but it has managed to maintain my attention for...

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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jul 6, 20221 min read

I wrote this poem in the summer of 2020, but I wanted to share it now so it's more recent and accessible. Feeling, breathing, fighting,...

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