So you've arrived in a new destination, a new culture - different to that of your own. Or perhaps you simply grew up in a different culture than your parents did and are realizing how much of an impact that has had on your perspective of life. You start to notice that some people consistently like to ask or insinuate the question "where are you really from?".
In that moment you feel as if you belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Maybe it's the color of your skin, your accent, and receiving strange looks from the locals on top of the overwhelm of traveling that may make you feel as if you don't belong anywhere. Have you ever felt that? Being the daughter of immigrants has its own unique challenges that others can't understand, and lately it has started to take a toll on your mental health.
In that moment you feel as if you belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Maybe it's the color of your skin, your accent, and receiving strange looks from the locals on top of the overwhelm of traveling that may make you feel as if you don't belong anywhere. Have you ever felt that? Being the daughter of immigrants has its own unique challenges that others can't understand, and lately it has started to take a toll on your mental health.
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Growing up in the United States as a daughter of two incredibly inspiring Mexican immigrant parents was not always easy with the hate and racism in the country. Regardless, I am a proud Chicana, Latina, and Woman of Color. I am the oldest and have three younger sisters, so the pressure was not only always on me to be a good role model, but also to be the family translator and decision-maker.
If you're struggling with understanding who you are in this world or where you belong, you are not the only one. Being a daughter of immigrants may leave you feeling excluded and struggling with your identity. Culture clash is real. Maybe you don't feel at home in your own country because you are treated differently.
