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Are You Patriotic?
Today’s prompt asked if I’m patriotic. I had to laugh — because the answer is complicated, it’s geographical, and it starts with a summer afternoon in a Mexican neighborhood in Chicago staring at a Puerto Rican flag.🇵🇷
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Why Did I Come Back to the Cold?
I keep asking myself: Why the hell did I come back to Chicago? I’m afraid. And I’m tired of pretending I’m not. But here’s what I know: We don’t wait for systems to save us. We save each other. Even when it’s cold. Even when we’re scared. We show up anyway.
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The Men Who’ve Impacted My Life (For Better or For Laughs)
From my grandfather’s wisdom to the laughter of my brothers from other mothers, and the unbreakable strength of my sisters, this is a story of the people who’ve shaped my life—through lessons, loyalty, and a little bit of chaos.
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Unapologetically Still Standing
This year broke me, built me, and stripped me bare until all that was left was me. Messy. Raw. Honest. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. Grateful for the chaos, the scars, and the lessons. Grateful for me. Feliz cumple to la cabrona que never gives up—me.
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104 horas en Puerto Rico
Explora cómo el jangueo boricua ha cambiado desde María, entre apagones, códigos municipales y la falta de comida nocturna decente. Un relato con humor y nostalgia sobre lo que era, lo que queda y lo que resistimos.
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Crossroads, Resistance, and the Path Forward
Standing at a crossroads between Puerto Rico and Chicago, I’m caught between the comfort of familiarity and the thrill of growth. Sometimes, life makes decisions for you, but finding peace in the unknown is a journey all its own.