First, I love you.
You have a big heart.
Your parents are trying the best they can.
Trust that they want the best for you.
Trust that what sparks passion and joy in you .. is right.
Be proud of your roots.
Sigue hablando en Español.
Te va a servir en tu futuro.
Appreciate your mom for coming home after a long day of work en la costura..
To transitioning to teaching you Spanish from that one cute “El Silabario” book..
She just wants you to learn to read and write in Spanish.
Trust me, trust her .. you’re going to need this.
Your struggle is valid.
Your family’s pain is valid.
Your immigrant parents’ experience is valid.
Your first gen experience is valid.
Your fear is valid.
Your strength is valid.
Your love for your family and the world is valid.
Your activism is valid.
Your feelings are valid.
Naciste para crear un nuevo mundo ..
De posibilidades
De inspiración
De amor
Para sanarte a ti .. a otros …
Y en la manera que tu te liberas
Ayudas a otros .. a tus raíces ..
Que sanen.
Que sueñen.
Que vuelen.
Naciste para crear cambio en este mundo.
Advice to my Young self ..
TRUST THE PROCESS.
I LOVE YOU, I AM PROUD OF YOU.
