I am bisexual, but I did not really come out “properly,” I told my husband a handful of friends about my sexuality, and I occasionally retweet things that imply my sexuality, but I have not come out and said “hi I’m bisexual” for everyone to read, or hear. I never really came out because I … Continue reading Being Bisexual
A few months back, I wrote a post about my Chicana identity in which I talked about feeling out of place. While it is a valid struggle, it is one that is of little importance compared to others. At the time of writing said post, I was not fully aware of some issues within our … Continue reading Rant: Appropriation within Chicanxs
"Be patient with yourself, nothing in nature blooms all year." I went through a rough patch. I cried to the point where I couldn't remember a day I had not cried. I felt something on me, preventing me from breathing correctly. There was a never-ending to-do list on my mind. Guilt spread through me whenever … Continue reading March Quote of the Month
Growing up in a Mexican household while living in the United States is not necessarily easy. From the outside world, there is this pressure to assimilate into American culture. Even little things, like people being shocked you do not understand a pop culture reference, make you feel like the oddball. Withing your family and Mexican … Continue reading Chicana
Whenever a race-related issue comes up, there is always that one person that asks "Why does everything have to be about color?" Even worse, is the person that says "I don't see color." Well, I have some shocking news for you. The first two things we notice about anyone is their gender and the color … Continue reading Yes, You Do See Color
Writing is my escape from the world, but at the same time, it is how I connect to it. Writing allows me to be creative, get my thoughts and feelings out. On the days when I feel like drowning, writing throws that life jacket over to me. It is why I am writing this on … Continue reading How I Got Here
