03/11/2026
Some of the things many Latina daughters were taught growing up… are the same things we end up unpacking in therapy later. 🤍
• “Don’t talk back.”
So now speaking up for yourself feels uncomfortable… or even disrespectful.
• “Family comes first.”
So you feel guilty for having boundaries, resting, or choosing yourself.
• “Échale ganas.”
So you learned to push through pain instead of slowing down and asking what you actually need.
• “Be grateful.”
So now you question your feelings or tell yourself you shouldn’t struggle because others have it worse.
• “No hagas drama.”
So you learned to minimize your emotions to keep the peace.
None of these lessons came from bad intentions.
Most of them came from survival, culture, and generations doing the best they could with what they had.
But sometimes healing means unlearning the rules that once kept you safe. 🫶🏼
