Tag: personal-growth
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Reclaiming Identity: Latinas and Machismo Culture
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being told who you are before you ever get to decide for yourself. For many Latinas growing up in communities shaped by machismo, identity is handed to us early — often before we even understand what it means. We are called exotic. Spicy. Feisty. Our bodies are noticed before…
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When You Were Raised to Be Quiet, Not Heard
Why many Latino adults struggle with communication and confrontation Many Latino adults struggle with communication—not because they don’t know how to express themselves, but because growing up, they were rarely communicated with. If you were raised hearing “porque yo digo,” “porque soy tu mamá,” or “mientras vivas en esta casa,” you learned early that explanations weren’t required and questions weren’t welcome. Respect…
Willow & Sage Counseling 