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“When I started to get older and I thought, "Well, you know now I'm kinda ready to settle down. And I really want to give to children now." Because I feel like I've done everything that I wanted to do in my entire life.”

Quote by Aleta St. James

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Aleta St. James

Aleta St. James, a mysterious healer whose life story remains largely unknown. Her healing skills have been passed down through generations, regarded by many as legendary. more

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