As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the bustle—shopping lists, travel plans, work deadlines, and a flurry of social events. Yet amidst all the motion, one of the greatest gifts we can give—to ourselves and … Continue reading Cultivating Mindful Connection During the Holidays
We live in a world of shame that teaches families to keep secrets, forcing victims of sexual assault and abuse to stay silent. For many survivors, victims, and silenced family members, the holidays are not a season of peace and … Continue reading Behind Closed Doors: Breaking the Silence of Family Secrets During the Holiday Season
A month recognized for giving thanks, November, a month of roasted turkey, hearing sounds of laughter echoing through places where we celebrate with a Thanksgiving dinner. A day when family and friends gather, where many do not understand the real significance of this holiday. For many, it is a holiday rooted in gratitude, togetherness, and tradition. Yet for Native communities, this time of year carries a more complicated history often left untold. It is a story of survival in the face of loss, resilience amid erasure, and cultural endurance despite centuries of injustice. As a Latina woman who recently turned … Continue reading An Age of Change: Honoring Traditions, Healing Histories
When addressing the concepts of truth and reconciliation, there are two scriptures that I am reminded of: Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” and Isaiah 43:18-19, “Remember … Continue reading Truth And Reconciliation
The Mirage of Assimilation in America is comprised of a mirage known as white supremacy, in which this culture is known to dominate in today’s society. If we want America to thrive, we must learn to assimilate a melting pot of … Continue reading The Mirage of Assimilation
The United States calls itself a country of immigrants, a place where anyone can come and fulfill their dreams if they just work hard enough. I have been in the USA almost 30 years. Twice as long as I lived … Continue reading No room…for you.
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