11 Things You Should Never Say to a Latina
I dated a guy who told me on our first date “I know you’re not into me because of the green card” of course, not pendejo, I’m a U.S. citizen.
Tag: Stephanie Ortez
Becoming an American Citizen: A Latina’s Story
To begin a new life in a new country involves compromise and can be both a blessing and a burden. I’ve experienced both in the same day. It was one of the hardest days of my life.The lump in my throat stopped me from saying goodbye to my family verbally. Read more
Life’s a Feast: Family and Food
“It was very pleasant to savor its aroma, for smells have the power to evoke the past, bringing back sounds and even other smells that have no match in the present. -Tita” ― Laura Esquivel, Like Water for Chocolate Food has always been a big deal in my family. For Read more
Love is Love: The Reality of LGBT Latino Community
Certain challenges come with being a Latin individual living in the U.S.A. It can be difficult to embrace a new culture, while keeping your roots and simultaneously staying true to your home traditions. When I first moved to the US some friends laughed at my accent, strangers judged me based Read more
The Roller Coaster Ride of Office Romance
Why you should and shouldn’t get involved with a work colleague and my ultimate tell-all tip. Let’s face it, the thought of workplace romances can be thrilling. Secret spontaneous moments of misadventures. A man in uniform or suit. Heart-racing romance anywhere, anytime. I read a survey recently that queried Americans married Read more
Latina Entrepreneurs: We are Ready to be Heard
You have probably seen them before: Latina professionals depicted as sexy vixens on TV, wearing miniskirts or tight dresses; the sassy secretary with a naive style; the nightmare boss’s wife. Although the Hispanic community has become the largest minority group in the US, Latinas, in particular, have to fight against stereotypes Read more
A Tale of Financial Abuse and How I Got Out
During fall of 2007, my marriage entered its final stages of a breakdown. It was just a matter of time, as the beginning of the marriage had been extremely rocky. I had been suffering from undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and GAD, while he, on the other hand, had undiagnosed ADHD. Read more