Self-Care

Reflection: Co-hosting the Radical Collective Self-care Series.

It’s Monday 25th, Memorial Day 2025 to be exact. I finished cooking breakfast for Leilani, who is now a sophomore in college. And yes, for those that have followed my blog for many years, I too can't believe Leilani is already in college. I came to stay with her for a short getaway from the city… Continue reading Reflection: Co-hosting the Radical Collective Self-care Series.

Self-Care

The biggest lie we tell ourselves

Between daily tasks and indispensable routines to make sure the household does not crumble into chaotic cries of all who share the same roof over their heads including yourself, as women, we often put off so many things we want to accomplish four ourselves. This leaves many women feeling like they are not living their… Continue reading The biggest lie we tell ourselves

A day in the life of an AfroLatina, Self-Care

The biggest lie we tell ourselves

Between daily tasks and indispensable routines to make sure the household does not crumble into chaotic cries of all who share the same roof over their heads including yourself, as women, we often put off so many things we want to accomplish four ourselves. This leaves many women feeling like they are not living their… Continue reading The biggest lie we tell ourselves

A day in the life of an AfroLatina, Motherhood

After the storm

By: Angie Galván-Rodríguez “Mama, can we go back to Puerto Rico for our next family vacation?”, my twelve-year-old daughter asked me days before the school year began. I thought to myself, someone was already counting the days to our next vacation before school even started.  “Yes, I think we can work that out” and I… Continue reading After the storm