Monday, February 13, 2012

Latinaness

TikiTiki, a community blog that I am proud to be a part of, is running my post today on "Latinaness."

I ask who, what, how, determines the definition of "being enough."

Does anyone have a right to do that? Have you ever felt excluded by a group that you identify with?

I hope you click over, and tell me your feelings on others deciding whether or not you are enough of a something to belong.

Thank you, as always, for taking the time to learn more about the woman who blogs here.

I appreciate it so very much.

4 comments:

  1. I can't speak for being Latina enough, however... I can speak for being wife enough, mom enough, or grandmother enough, even blogger enough. I could go on, but I'm sure you know what I mean. I don't socialize with enough people for them to personally make me feel lacking, however... I'm my own worst critic and never feel good enough to meet my own quality standards.

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  2. I'm a half-and-half, and I felt the sting when I was going to school. Whites would make fun of my olive skin, and my greek friends called me little white boy. I couldn't claim either side, because I wasn't "enough" but it taught me a good lesson about looking beyond skin color.

    Now I live in a part of the country that is 96% white and mildly racist. It drives me nuts...

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  3. Something I forgot to add over at TikiTiki:

    I am a "biker". Tats and piercings. I was born illegitimately. I grew up in a tavern.

    I didn't used to fit ANYWHERE in the "real" world, whether it was in school, or in the role of mother or businesswoman or what-have-you.

    I squished and squeezed and made my own fit - I am who I am and what I am and I try to be the best person I can.

    My thoughts are with ANYONE who doesn't think they fit... be good to yourself and surround yourself with people who know your worth and believe in you.

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  4. I can't speak to Latinaness, but I can relate to what you wrote about belonging. I don't know anyone that doesn't want to be heard and accepted.
    You have this way of laying your heart on the line that I really, really admire.

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