In The Country We Love (My Family Divided)

Collected Quotes: In The Country We Love (My Family Divided)

Best Of Truth is, among low-wage earners busting their tails to make the rent, one’s feelings are seldom discussed or acknowledged. Emotional wellness is a First World luxury. “Chapter 3: Underground.” In The Country We Love (My Family Divided) – Page 37 In immigrant communities all over the globe, celebrating is part of the culture. It’s a survival mechanism. When your relatives are thousands of miles away, you make up for it by connecting with others who speak your language. Eat your food. Love your music. Understand your traditions. Out neighbors weren’t only our neighbors; they were our extended family. “Chapter 1.” In The Country We Love (My Family Divided) – Page 14 A wave of comfort washed over me. My friend hasn’t urged me to be strong. She hadn’t told me to stand tall or soldier on. She hadn’t uttered the shallow reassurance that’s I’d get through this. Rather…