Jun 22, 2020Why Latinos Need To Face Their Issues With ColorismThe current awakening on Black representation is a great time to address this long-standing issue — As a proud Afro-Latina, I have struggled my entire life with self-identification, especially within a Black & White construct. …Race3 min readRace3 min read
Published inThis Life, Reconsidered·May 31, 2020Why you need to pay attention to these protestsIt’s time to break the cycle that keeps repeating itself — After being overwhelmed by the hours of images and videos from protests and demonstrations across the U.S., I woke up hoping that they would be enough to prompt the POTUS to communicate what he should be talking about now — messages of peace, sympathy and positivity as we wade through…George Floyd3 min readGeorge Floyd3 min read
Published inThis Life, Reconsidered·Apr 30, 2020Why the Five W’s and H Can Help During Rough MomentsIn the midst of life-changing events, try asking yourself some major questions — Living through a global crisis like the one we’re going through, or even the experience of a personal trauma is bound spark bigger personal life questions. While it may feel like your world been flipped upside down, using a life-changing event is bound to have its benefits — teachable ones…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Published inThis Life, Reconsidered·Apr 5, 2020Simple Things That Have Changed In the Era of Corona (For Now)Some adjustments to how we live are just necessary during a pandemic. — It’s been said many times, but it bears repeating. These are crazy, uncertain times. And, with the coronavirus numbers climbing daily, it’s also a reason for genuine concern. …Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published inThis Life, Reconsidered·Mar 24, 2020What I’m Learning From Moments of CrisisAfter a stroke and now the social impact of a pandemic, normal has a new meaning — When I suffered a stroke a couple of years ago, I was convinced that period in my life was going to be it for me. …Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Published inThis Life, Reconsidered·Jan 23, 2020Here’s what it took to put self-care firstSometimes is takes one single moment to force change Over a couple of years ago, I woke up with a headache that I didn’t realize would change my life. At that time, it was a nuisance slowing me down, making it impossible for me to function in my little universe…Self-awareness2 min readSelf-awareness2 min read