The Beatles’ universal message of kindness helped me connect to my dad and peers.
Tag: childhood
Embracing my Mexican roots after years of neglecting them
Growing up mixed race but identifying as predominantly white made me realize that I buried my other half. This burial caused feelings of guilt and not being able to fit in.
Plantiitas encourages community to blossom into their best selves
Located on Fourth Street, local plant store Plantiitas provides Long Beach community members with workshops to prioritize holistic health while celebrating marginalized people within the safe space of their shop.
Finding closure after death through music
Mount Eerie’s 2017 album “A Crow Looked at Me” finally helped me understand and accept the loss of my grandparents.
Why “Ratatouille” is a part of my childhood
A movie about a rat aspiring to become a chef impacted me greatly as a child.