You\u2019d think writing freely would be easier but honestly it was a bit difficult finding what I wanted to speak on. Coming from an immigrant family and being first generation is difficult, and lately I\u2019ve been dealing with a lot of guilt. When we spoke about privileges it really opened my eyes to how immensely privileged I am, especially when thinking of how my family lived in the Dominican Republic. My grandma would work tirelessly for hours cleaning up an entire school for a measly $100 a month. She grew up during dictatorship and lived her childhood in fear. My mother, a bit more privilege was able to go to school, went to a top school but couldn\u2019t afford to pay the semesters due, and eventually had to leave a few months before she was set to graduate to migrate here. it made me realized that life is just a stepping stone, we do all that we do for a better life then the ones before us, and to give a good life to our kids, and grandkids etc. It made me reflect a lot on my schooling, on how I take things for granted and just overall made me open my eyes and try harder to do my best everyday, not only for my own well-being but to pay homage to my grandma, and my mom who did all they did so I could have a life like this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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