The day after Donald Trump was elected the first time, Aja Rutledge made a decision that would change her life. With her young son in tow, she left everything behind and crossed the border—not to another U.S. state, but to Mexico.

In this episode, we sit down with Aja to talk about what it means to choose yourself, your peace, and your child's future when the world feels on fire. From systemic issues in the American education system to motherhood in exile, this is a story about the beauty of the unkown and discovering a peace and community somewhere you never thought you would.

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