Category Archives: Our Story

Stuck between worlds, hoping I never have to choose.

It’s my last night in Panama. My birth father and I are sitting at the dining room table eating dinner. My stepmother and sister are away, so it’s just us. As we finish, he looks at me and asks: “So, … Continue reading

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Honoring the disappeared in El Salvador, a turning point we are hoping to be a part of.

On March 29th, 2011 the Salvadoran government is planning several days of events to honor the children that were disappeared during the country’s 13 year long Civil war. These events include concerts as well as breakfast with the president of … Continue reading

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For the people the people of the revolution, Twitter changes everything.

Last week we witnessed a historic event as the president of Egypt, who had been in power for 30 years, was forced out of office as a result of 17 days of protests by the Egyptian people. In some ways … Continue reading

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Some Things Never Change

My little sister Estefany in 1998. My little sister the other day.

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When Cultures Mix: How Knowing Me Affected My Family

Visiting my family in Central America has definitely influenced me over the years. I’ve copied many aspects of the Latin American culture and made them my own. From dance to dress I feel more at home here then I ever … Continue reading

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