Little by little I find my purpose and recognize the qualities of my spirit.
Identity
People often label me as Asian, but I think of myself as just Phoebe.
Labels
Despite a rough childhood losing her mom at a young age in Nicaragua, Abuelita kept on fighting for a better life.
La abuelita y la nieta (The Grandmother and The Granddaughter)
Despite these interesting measures taken to quiet the young parrot, Lulu survived the trip to San Francisco and lived for many years. While Lulu was a family pet, the bird seemed to develop the strongest relationship with Abuelito.
Abuelito a Man with Affinity for Animals
I am grateful to have the privilege of being able to speak and not to not have forgotten my Mam language. I am from Guatemala...
My Story
My father is from Compton and my mother is from Watts, California. My family roots are deeply rooted in Los Angeles and Los Angeles is where I call home.
The Viramontes and Jacquez Story
Like water these memories are now crashing around in my mind, like water on rocks. I feel a sense of urgency, that at all costs put it all down, and to tell what I can.
Monsters In My Head
Although my birth mother had to make a huge sacrifice by giving me up, she game me another chance at life to have a wonderful, loving family and so many wonderful opportunities.
My Journey Through Life
Another part of my life, my formative years shaped, was my pursuit of long-distance running. I began running cross-country and track my freshman year of high school.
The Mountains are Calling
I’m at a point in my life where deep reflection dawns on a desire and overwhelming pressure to revitalize and continue my family’s stories.