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about the author.
Jay Barbanel is a Costa Rican born writer and artist who grew up between the United States and Europe. His journey starts through Tejarcillos, Costa Rica, then to adoption, and finally, decades later, to the discovery of eleven biological siblings, including his youngest sister, who he never knew existed until she found him.
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Jay lives in Los Angeles, where he works as a creative agent, writer, and storyteller focused on truth, vulnerability, and human connection.
we all have a story waiting to be told. feel free to share yours too.
pura vida.
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