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How I Began To Grieve Before My Dad Passed Away

In the month leading to my father’s passing, there was nothing but love between us. However, it wasn’t always like that.  Our relationship was quite...

What Your Astrological Sign Says About You

People talk all the time about astrology, but not many actually understand how it works. Learning about your birth chart can help you understand...

Express Your Love In A Way People Understand

For many years my mother and I were constantly arguing about feeling unloved by each other.  She would tell me I didn’t love her because...

Overconsumption Of Alcohol Destroys Lives

People never expect common activities to turn into tragedies.  My family and I certainly didn’t expect my father, Jimmy, to end up hospitalized because of...

End The Stigma Against Sex Workers

Sex workers are constantly shunned and tagged as shameful, even though the occupation is something some people have to do to survive.  People who choose...

You Have The Right To Feel Safe At Home

People shouldn’t have to fear that their building could collapse at any moment. My cousin Darianne Diago is one of the residents at the Civic...
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Be Open-Minded To Engage In Productive Conversations

It’s difficult to have open and productive conversations nowadays because we are living in a highly polarized society of groups with contrasting opinions and...

Learning To Embrace My Curly Hair

As a child, my mom used to call me Shirley Temple because ringlets sprang out of my scalp like the famous child actor. My hair...

College Is The Place To Make New Friends

When you’re in high school, it feels like time stops. It's as if everything that happens will last forever, like those good and bad...

How An Encounter At An MDC Restroom Almost Changed My Life

Growing up in a big Hispanic family made me value the serenity of the time I spend in the restroom. It's a moment where...

The White House Teams Up With Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo To Get More People Vaccinated

With vaccination rates slowing down, the White House has been looking for creative ways to reach those that haven’t gotten vaccinated.  The efforts have varied...

Solo Travel Can Help Women Become More Confident And Independent

Traveling alone can be challenging, risky and unsafe for women, but it is also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.  Although traveling with friends...
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