Those of us who are first-gen immigrants see roles we can relate to in Disney’s Encanto. The one who has to do everything right. The one who carries the burdens. The one who feels the pain and tells the story.
Our childhood shapes us. But so do the childhoods and lives of our parents, and their parents. The effects of trauma and adversity (and resilience!) can be passed on from generation to generation until the pattern is broken.
Read this BuzzFeed post on what first-gen Latinos are saying about Encanto, and how the trauma of previous generations is present with all of us today.
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.
