Many people say they donāt watch the news, because itās negative. I donāt necessarily agree with that mindset, but I respect it and understand it. But, there are times even…
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In My (Grand) Motherās Words: Falling in love
The day I unexpectedly arrived to Honduras for what was supposed to be my grandmotherās 92nd birthday bash, an intimate conversation with my grandmother occurred. We were in her living…
Read moreIn My Motherās Words: Matriarchs
I recently came back from Honduras. I went home to celebrate my grandmotherās 92nd birthday. Only a handful of family members knew I was going, and it had been four…
Read moreIn My Motherās Words: Being multicultural
Growing up in Miami is enough of a cultural experience. Spanish is the main language, and any kid who went to school with you and didnāt speak the language got…
Read moreIn My Motherās Words: Loving someone who isnāt yours
I was 16-years-old and chatting with my aunt, and my mom, one day after school. My aunt was going to be a grandmother for the FIFTH time. All of…
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