InsaneJournal

It's the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and I, Elizabeth Ortecho, am proud to be a Mexican-American woman. My parents risked everything to come to America as immigrants and Papi did everything he could make sure my sister and I had a good life here. We grew up speaking more Spanish than English, learning to make authentic Mexican dishes, listening to Latino music, and stories about the old country. Being Mexican is such strong part of my identity and I wouldn't have it any other way.