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. 🌮💖