Stopping the family cycle of trauma
As a society, most people have accepted that mental health is a real need that must be addressed and maintained regularly, just like any part of the body. However, in…
How to get out of limbo when you don’t know what’s next in life
Just like anything in life, this isn’t going to be easy. No, I don’t have an exact formula for you or a full proof method. But I do have some…
A rising generation of new matriarchs
Hispanas/Latinas tend to be very strong women: “Mujeres Fuertes.” I have quite a few of these “alpha females” in my family. They run the show and are not to be…
The American Dream may not work with Catholic culture: A Latina’s perspective
As the daughter of an immigrant, I’m among the first generation in my family where the mother worked outside the home. This has become normalized in American culture, but it’s…
Catholic Hispanic traditions made me feel at home
If you grew up like I did with a lot of Caucasian friends, particularly Irish ones, then until recently, you, too, may have grown up with St. Patrick’s Day being…
Discovering God’s beauty as a Latina Catholic
There are few movements in today’s mainstream climate that I agree with or like, but one of the current trends I absolutely love is seeing more diversity in the display…