From Cafecito to Community: Why I Built Masachapa
Born from journal pages and family legacy, Massachapa is more than a place—it’s a future we dared to imagine. Created through the Veteran Imagination Project, this blog shares how one Latina veteran turned vision into community, connection, and healing.
Don’t Wait for November: Gratitude Is a Daily Practice (Especially When Life Is Messy)
Even on the hard days, gratitude is medicine. Here's how I practice it daily — no perfection required — just presence, cafecito, and a whole lot of heart.
💚 Why Boundaries Became My Lifeline: A World Mental Health Day Reflection
After a terrifying health scare, a hard boundary with my family, and one too many hospital bathroom trips (don’t ask), I found myself face-to-face with the truth: boundaries didn’t break me—they saved me. This World Mental Health Day, I’m sharing the story I didn’t plan to write… and why I’m more grateful than ever to still be here. 🌮💖
Holiday Boundaries and Time Management: Protect Your Peace (for Real This Time)
Holiday invitations are rolling in, but saying yes to everything will leave you drained. Here’s how I’m protecting my peace with time management, prioritizing, and boundaries, and how you can too.
Stop People-Pleasing: 5 Guilt-Free Steps to Build Better Boundaries
Saying “no” isn’t rude, it’s revolutionary. This post walks you through five simple steps to set boundaries that stick, stop people-pleasing, and protect your peace (without the guilt trip).