(Source: Alexa Fe Perez Torres)

Father and Son Bond
by Yoselyn Refugio Estrada

The relationship between a son and his dad is a vital stage for life, but students like Chris Lopez didn’t get that immediate happy ending. ​

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(Source: Eric Michua)

Not Falling Out
By Natalie Duran Jarquin

A relationship isn’t just all  black and white; you will face challenges in every relationship you have.  Whether you put effort into one will determine if you fall out or not.

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(Source: Ken Banh)

Superheroes are not just getting the bad guys ​
By Abigail Gomez

 In this story, I will be sharing  how superheroes were a great impact in Ken’s  life.

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(Source: Ricky Huynh)

Growth and Resilience
​by  Eduardo Sagastume

Going through hardships is something we all experience. The way you take it and learn from it is your choice. Kevin went through a grand hardship and is now the best version of himself he can be. ​

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(Source: Zahra Najeebullah)

Breaking the chains of Patriarchy
By Eunice Rios Ramos

 Having a father underestimating the life of being a woman can damage the unity of being a healthy family. For Zahra Najeebullah, it was a difficult situation being a girl and watching her family go into struggles because of male control. ​

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(Source: Yessica Ceja)

Reading out of Reality
By Lina Castillon

As a young child, Yessica had trouble making friends, but by reading books she started becoming more social and more aware of what she wanted for herself.

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(Source: Yadira Briseno)

Eyeshadow for the Mind’s Eye
​by Mae Jazmine Basa

Yadira Briseno has found joy from the practice of make-up, but she has also found a piece of herself along the way.

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(Source: Lucila Franco)

Being a Hero
By Georgina Pedroza

A single immigrant mom takes on the challenge of raising three kids head on that later shapes her into the person she is now. ​

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(Source: Theresa Fitc)

Finding strength through fear
By April Mendez

 Fear and abuse can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, but for Theresa Fitc, she is a strong independent person who now enjoys life.

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