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The culture that means the most to me and describes me the best is mother. My children are my whole world. They are my motivation, my heart and the inspiration behind everything I do.

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I grew up in a nondenominational family. My sisters and I were all encouraged to research and seek out what felt right to us in regard to religion and spirituality. In high school I found Buddhism and fell madly in love. The peace, love, and understanding I find through my spirituality has helped to shape my life in ways that I will always be grateful for.

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Being a female and being a "girly girl" means so much to me personally. It shapes how I dress and how I carry myself in my everyday life. I love makeup and heels and dresses. I am so proud to be a female and so happy that it is part of my culture!

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I was born and raised in a Russian fishing village in Alaska, population about 300. (no kidding) The way of life in this small town is so unlike anywhere else in the world. I was raised wild and free and strong and wouldn't change my childhood for anything. Although I have been gone for many years a small part of my heart will always belong to the Alaskan wild.

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Growing up in small town Alaska there was not a large LBGT community available to be. So learning about my personal sexuality was not an easy task, especially considering the internet wasn't available to me until I was a teen. So learning to accept myself and be comfortable with my sexuality has really shaped my personality and my identity. And because of that I would consider my bisexuality an important part of my culture.