I used to be embarrassed/ashamed for being Hispanic/Latino

In short, it was due to political tension in the U.S., and it was something I couldn’t avoid. It was years of self-hatred and avoidance of my parent’s culture.

I now know I can’t be ashamed of something I can’t control. I know I have to accept that’s what I am and not hate it. That’s all I could really do.

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WestonTexan · 18-21, M

I'm Hispanic/Latino too. I've never been ashamed of it, maybe because I live in a part of the U.S. that's majority Hispanic, so I've always been surrounded by a community of people who have this in common with me, even if we don't all have the same background or all speak Spanish at the same level (I definitely don't speak it well lol). But I love my parents' culture and I've been trying to learn more about it. I've loved going to Mexico and seeing where my dad grew up, and I want to see more of Argentina, where my grandparents are from.

Life is much easier if you like who you are.

Gabber · 22-25, F

@WestonTexan Thank you ❤