Stories about identity, relationships, and growth from a first-generation Latina perspective.
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I’m Liz, overthinker turned storyteller, and professional at figuring it out as I go. This blog is all about navigating life between cultures, chasing growth, and laughing through the lessons. Ni de aquí, ni de allá, but always moving forward. Glad you’re here!
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- The Quiet Damage of Loving Someone Emotionally UnavailableSituationships… one of the most confusing and painful experiences someone can go through. Dare I say, sometimes more damaging than an actual relationship. Everyone loves chemistry, but not everyone has the emotional capacity or willingness to commit and turn that connection into something real. Heartbreak is something we all experience differently, but we cannot deny… Read more: The Quiet Damage of Loving Someone Emotionally Unavailable
- My Favorite Latino Foods: A Love Letter to My RootsHome is where the heart is. And my heart? It’s where the food is. Unlike the typical American household, we didn’t grow up on casseroles or burgers. Every meal in our home was Hispanic cuisine—Guatemalan foods specifically. It wasn’t just what we ate, it was how we stayed connected to where we came from. Now… Read more: My Favorite Latino Foods: A Love Letter to My Roots
- Rewriting the Rules: What College Looks Like for the First to Make it1. The Pressure to know at Eighteen Senior year felt like being handed a blank map and being told, “You better not get lost.” I didn’t know the destination—I just knew the road had to lead to something practical, something impressive, something that made it all worth it. Most people don’t know who they want… Read more: Rewriting the Rules: What College Looks Like for the First to Make it
- Little Translator, Big Responsibility: The Hidden Weight of Bilingual KidsImagine being six years old, translating a lease agreement or ordering everyone’s food at a restaurant—not because you want to, but because no one else can. I was reminded of this feeling during a conversation with my boyfriend a few weeks ago. He mentioned how he spoke on the phone with a child about one… Read more: Little Translator, Big Responsibility: The Hidden Weight of Bilingual Kids
- Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá: Growing up First-Gen in Two WorldsAs a child, understanding is minimal. You simply exist, absorbing the world around you, imitating the examples set before you. Everything feels normal because that’s all you’ve known. But for much of my life, I was unknowingly navigating two worlds at once. The realization came in fragments, leaving me with moments of confusion and disconnection.… Read more: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá: Growing up First-Gen in Two Worlds
“My identity is not compartmentalized. I am Latina. I am American. And I am proud to be both.”
– América Ferrera
Cultura and Clarity 