-Diana Franco I remember from a really young age my uncle was the life of the party, very out going, and always seem to have his “special” cup or a silver can in his hand. Drinking became so normalized in Hispanic household that there is an on-going joke in their countries that you are old […]
La Vida de La Fiesta: Cuando me di Cuenta que mi Tío era un Alcohólico
-Diana Franco Me acuerdo de una temprana edad que mi tío era la vida de la fiesta, muy sociable y siempre tenía su vaso especial una lata en su mano. Tomando se volvió tan normalizado en El hogar hispano que hay un chiste en sus países que la edad para tomar es cuando puedas ver […]
Suicide Prevention: What are Some Warning Signs
Now more than ever, our mental health is vital to our survival. We have been living in a pandemic for many months now and we are all negatively impacted in several ways. Our access to helpful resources is somewhat limited, yet we know that depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other struggles are more prevalent right now. […]
When a Family Member Becomes an Addict
Addiction doesn’t just affect those who are abusing drugs or alcohol, it affects everyone around them as well. When a family member becomes an addict, it is often hard to know the right thing to say or how to act around them. But there are things you can do to help your loved one and […]