SHAKTIHer diary · Latina · in her 30s
Adriana
Adriana calls herself “funny, friendly, loving, independent, patient.” She became a mother young, went back for her GED, and is building a career in health care while raising three children. Her grandmother’s cooking, and her words, still guide her.
All names in these stories are pseudonyms.
Her diary, day by day
I liked it better when I was able to go anywhere and eat as much spicy food as I liked lol.
on changing how she eats after a recent diagnosis
my grandma used to always tell me "if you remain positive at all times, positive things will happen."
what her grandmother always told her
I tried my first gyro when I was 13. It was the best thing ever. Lol.
on growing up with rare fast food
Day 4 · Resilience
She did not write on this day.
Day 5 · Envisioning
She did not write on this day.
In her own hands
What she drew, wrote and shared.
Names, places and dates are covered.