A number is not always a number. A number is sometimes a clue … a trail of breadcrumbs through our childhood that can lead to an understanding of our lives today.
A number is sometimes small, but it can leave large scars and cause deep hurt.
A number is sometimes large, and really scary. But it doesn’t need to be. You can step past it, or embrace it, or take it apart and put it together again however you see fit.
A number can tell you where you have been and what has been done to you.
It cannot tell you where you are going or where you will take yourself.
A number is a story, and where that story leads is up to you.
It’s that time of year again, and I am sure you have noticed how fast the Holiday season is taking over stores. For some, this can trigger the body and create stress or dread….
Support systems are essential all year round, especially during the holidays if you are experiencing triggers, sadness, grief, anger, etc.
Latine mental health is not a topic we are used to reading or hearing about in media, let alone talking about in our communities. However, in recent years, there has been a significant effort to bring awareness to Latine mental health, specifically through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
