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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Infamous607 · 51-55, M

It takes courage to admit that first to yourself and then to others. I've felt that way myself . But it took me longer than it took you to realize it.
Good post.

Gabber · 22-25, F

@Infamous607 Thank you, I’m glad that someone else understands

Infamous607 · 51-55, M

@Gabber
I think thts the norm and not a rarity. How can it not be? The messages are everywhere movies, billboards, TV, internet, how can a kid growing up in the middle of that not be affected.