tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774214343639058519.post6684445717775129839..comments2023-05-12T07:42:15.905-07:00Comments on AutismWonderland: I Do Not Speak Spanish. And Apparently, That Makes Me An Embarrassment To My Culture.AutismWonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264928687181454025noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774214343639058519.post-30598823231237234152012-08-06T10:19:01.575-07:002012-08-06T10:19:01.575-07:00I am hurt for you, Lisa, and can't begin to im...I am hurt for you, Lisa, and can't begin to imagine how thoroughly stunned you must've been by what was most certainly an arrogant and self-centered statement. You're an amazing mom, friend, advocate and writer. I've had similar struggles "within" my community. These struggles don't exist for me within the mainstream. NEVER. It was Nely Galan who said it best at Hispanicize: "It's easier to be Latina in the mainstream than in the Latino community." Far as I'm concerned Latino comes in all shapes, colors an language fluency. A big, fat hug to you, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038885104845754639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774214343639058519.post-71125641584613873332012-08-06T07:37:54.781-07:002012-08-06T07:37:54.781-07:00I'm still in shock that this took place in a s...I'm still in shock that this took place in a space where we're supposed to celebrate our diversity and culture. It makes me sad.... But I know that if we look beyond the negativity, push through it with a head held up high, we'll make it. Yo te admiro y te quiero mucho Lisa. I'm lucky to call you my friend.Rachelhttp://thedigitallatina.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774214343639058519.post-3620371959237629742012-08-06T07:12:04.284-07:002012-08-06T07:12:04.284-07:00No need to go over all of the awesome things about...No need to go over all of the awesome things about you, because you have tons of friends and readers who could say them for you! I say it because I do the same....I get so many great reviews and support from friends, but one negative comment and I find myself listing everything great about me to try to understand. But you know what I have realized? The more relevant and important you become, the fans grow but so do the haters. Think about a celebrity. Imagine if they sat and read all the comments posted on their pictures and articles about them. They'd be devastated. So please don't let this get to you...<br /><br />And another thing... I can totally relate about the culture... I'm Italian and Irish...3rd generation...my dad's side of the fam is from NY where we all embrace our culture...and mom is from down south where so many people don't even know their background. I grew up feeling like I didn't fit in culturally when I lived in Cali and VA, and to top it off I look like I'm spanish..so even when I did find those similar to me, I didn't look like them... But you know what? I ended up here in the Bronx, and started my site. And I feel like this is where I belong. This is where I fit in. And you have found your calling. You've been an amazing advocate for your son. So yes we embrace our cultures as much as our lives have allowed us to, but we have also started our own groups and cultures that we can only hope will live on forever.Nic Phttp://bronxmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774214343639058519.post-45632429956126904362012-08-06T06:49:15.683-07:002012-08-06T06:49:15.683-07:00You know, sometimes people are bitchy and mean bec...You know, sometimes people are bitchy and mean because it makes them feel better about themselves. The fact that she kept her back to you and didn't bother to get to know you speaks volumes to the kind of person she is. Don't allow her to overshadow what was otherwise a good experience for you, and don't feel shame for what you don't know. It lessens all of the absolutely fabulous aspects of you.<br /><br />CrystalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com