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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ChiefJustWalks · 26-30

I used to be kinda embarrassed that I didn't feel Hispanic enough 😶 my family is Chicano & I know a lot of Spanish but I never spoke it fluently. My great grandmas & grandpas speak no english at all so I always felt like a fake Mexican or something. But I grew up/live in a place where most of the population is Mexican or at least part.
Maybe the political nature or population of the area we live in has a lot to do with it too.

Embrace yourself & be proud. It's a beautiful thing

HoeBag · 46-50, F

@ChiefJustWalks If you decide to improve your Spanish, there is plenty of practice opportunities available. I am a huge advocate for language learning.
As I am learning French, opportunities to speak it are a bit harder to come by. Not as many francophones.
I kind of want to learn some Spanish, maybe the very basics at least. Reading and writing it is not TOO much different than French, but the speaking sounds very different.

Sorry, I get started about language and being the nerd I am... 😄

I used to be kinda embarrassed that I didn't feel Hispanic enough

Well chief, I mean this in a good way but you are just about as Hispanic as they come. 🙂