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Quien Soy Yo Only recently I have discovered who I am. Just recently I left an abusive relationship, and I use the word abusive in every sense. During the time I lost myself and allowed a typical "macho" man tell me that I was worthless, nothing in this world, etc. I didn't realize how controlling he was until I finally decided to leave the relationship. I allowed myself to believe every word that came out of his mouth. I allowed him to put his hands on me and to stay because I was blinded by the words "I love you" or "I'm sorry, you know that this isn't me." It was one of the darkest times in my life and I didn't even know that it was until he wasn't in my life anymore. I was truly, blinded by what I thought was love. There is much more to this but I only talk about this experience because during the process I have realized who I am. I am a strong minded, smart, loving woman. This toxic relationship made me who I am today. I know that...

Gloria Anzaladua’s essay “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” is not shy when the importance of language is being discussed, especially language female women of color speak. Mexican Spanish is male dominate and female repressed hiding the female tongue. After reading this essay, I realized how important language is, especially to women. This was really an eye opener because as a Hispanic woman with no accent; it never occurred to me that others with one would be judged. Our voices shouldn’t be “fixed” in order to sound appropriate. I think having an accent is empowering.   It shows that certain individuals are bilingual and maybe even trilingual. It is a quality that no one should ever be ashamed of especially women. Everyone needs to learn how to become united without changing their unique qualities and characteristics.   Audre Lorde’s “The Master’s Tools Will Never dismantle the Master’s House”, and in “When You Leave Take Your Pictures With You” are connected by ...