Gisselle Palomera left their religion at 15, causing a rift in the relationship with their mother. Now at 26-years-old, they are finding new ways to improve their communication.
With the help of Latina therapists, first-generation women are laying down boundaries and addressing unhealthy family dynamics, but it can sometimes feel like thankless work.
The effects of being away from home can creep up on you. And while you can bring along a select amount of memorabilia and tokens of comfort, some things are just impossible to fit into a suitcase.
A new generation of Latinos is having difficult conversations with their parents on topics like mental health and therapy that have often been ignored.