A get-together? Oh no! You’re thinking, your place isn’t spotless. You’ve got snacks but no matching plates. Someone just texted “What time again?” and you’re still in pajama pants. Guess …
Paralyzed, Not Powerless: My Life Beyond the Word ‘Pobrecito’
I Am Not a “Pobrecito”—I Am Unstoppable A bullet struck me at 18 and left me paralyzed from the chest down. My world shifted in ways I never imagined. I …
The Double Standard I Didn’t Know I Was Living By
I’ve always held myself to higher standards than anyone else. Part of it comes from necessity—when you’re a physically disabled woman navigating a world that wasn’t built for you, you …
Will the Disabled Community Conceding Lead to New Precedents?
Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with people across different industries about the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. For some, it was just another corporate …
When Disabled People Hold Each Other Back, We All Suffer
Let’s be real. There’s an uncomfortable truth in the disabled community that no one likes to talk about: some disabled people vote against their own best interests. They block policies …
Beware the Ides of March: Read Your Horoscope
March is a month of transformation, bold choices, and unexpected twists. With Venus retrograde beginning on March 1st, Mercury turning retrograde on March 15th, and a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo …
Disabled People Are Surrounded By Silence, Not Friends
I’m not known for staying quiet. I never have been. I never will be. If I did, I wouldn’t be who I am. And yet, I find myself surrounded by …
Comparing My Before Life to My Present Life
I once believed my old life was perfect—full of freedom, laughter, and independence. But after my injury, that perfect past became my prison. I spent hours replaying memories, convinced that …
DEI Isn’t a Handout—It’s a Spotlight for Overlooked Talent
I’m your Latina Diva on Wheels, pre DEI, I know exactly what it’s like to be judged before I even open my mouth. I’ve seen people underestimate me, dismiss my …