They thought she was fine—she smiled at church, showed up for work, attended functions for which invitations were extended with such grace and poise, reaching out to loved ones and checking up if all was

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Hi there! I’m Katoh Shunom Lauretta-Bakut—a wife, mum to a beautiful daughter, and a passionate lover of plants, pastries, and all things purposeful. I’m a trained Microbiologist turned Herbal Wellness