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Kathleen Burkinshaw<\/h2>\n

I am a Japanese American author, the daughter of a Hiroshima survivor and resides in Charlotte, NC. I am a wife, mom, and own a dog who thinks she\u2019s a kitchen ninja.<\/p>\n

In 2019 I spoke about my mother\u2019s experience in Hiroshima at the United Nations (NYC) and on UN virtual events for the 75th anniversary of atomic bombing. I have presented to middle\/high schools around the world for the past 10 years. I have also been a featured guest on NHK World Japan, Asian American Magazines, and on numerous podcasts.<\/p>\n

Writing gives me an outlet for my daily struggle with chronic pain from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.<\/p>\n

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Maureen Gendron<\/h2>\n

I am an animal lover, coffee addict, and computer geek navigating a late diagnosis of ADHD and OCD.<\/p>\n

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Kathleen and Maureen met when they were 5 and 4 1\/2 years old, respectively.  Maureen’s family (with Dad, Mom, and 6 older siblings) moved in across the street from Kathleen’s family (with Mom & Dad).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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