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\u201cThroughout our history, Puerto Rican people (boricuas) have gone through a continuing series of extreme situations, making us resilient in the face of adversity \u2013 starting with Puerto Rico\u2019s colonization by Spain and then by the United States, and recently, natural disasters and the ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n
We have a strong sense of pride in our resilience and we don\u2019t always show it when we are struggling.<\/p>\n
No matter the circumstance, we will always tell you that we are okay.<\/p>\n
We will always tell you that we have what we need.<\/p>\n
We will always tell you that we can handle a situation.<\/p>\n
When we can\u2019t count on outside support, we help each other survive these disasters \u2013 like we always have.<\/p>\n
We continue to face struggles, but because of our pride we also say, \u2018Yo soy boricua pa\u2019 que tu lo sepas\u2019 (I am Puerto Rican, just so you know) with a smile on our lips.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Carmen, Lines for Life Call Counselor<\/p>\n
\u201cAl vivo todo le falta y al muerto todo le sobra.\u201d (The living need everything and the dead have too much.) \u2013 Her\u00f3n P\u00e9rez Mart\u00ednez<\/p>\n
The sentiment in this Mexican proverb is a common way to look at life in the Hispanic community. Valuing experiences, love, and celebrating life \u2013 rather than focusing on the things we may lack \u2013 is protective to our mental health. My mother often says, \u201cCuando me muera no me puedo llevar nada, entonces para que me preocupo?\u201d meaning \u201cThere\u2019s nothing I can take when I die, so why worry?\u201d She constantly reminds me to be thankful for life, even when things are grim.<\/p>\n
There are many protective factors in the Hispanic\/Latine community that we don\u2019t even realize are helping our mental health. Being thankful, celebrating life, and sharing special moments with community are all preventative strategies to suicide. Dia de los Muertos provides a communal form of grieving, storytelling, and healing.<\/p>\n
We thank all the staff that share their stories and culture, and those who work to make Hispanic Heritage Month special at Lines for Life and acknowledged across communities. We hope to continue to celebrate, honor, and uphold this colorful heritage year-round, encouraging emotional healing across communities of color.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Yoli, Neighborhood Empowerment Manager<\/p>\n
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