“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.”
This piece helped me break free and I will forever be thankful to my mentor for encouraging me.
Story
Diana Sanchez Vargas
Mentee
Diana Sanchez Vargas is the third out of five siblings. They can't really speak Spanish that well and sometimes also mix their words in English, but that stopped bothering them a long time ago. They are the proud daughter of two immigrant parents, one who came in a plane with documents and another who crossed a border. Living in a small apartment building with six other people, they are used to yelling a bit if they want to say anything. So if they are quiet and cold, that doesn't mean they don’t care for you.
Artist‘s Statement
I never thought I would get this far into my dream of writing, but sometimes dreams do come true and while my current dreams are not the same as the ones I had as a kid, I can never forget what inspired me to keep writing. Writing did become a portal for me to go through and explore myself and everything I saw in my dreams, I was the author and I controlled my narrative. In the end, this has become a part of my legacy and one that I will always cherish and hold in my heart.
Story
America and Its Glory
This piece is about America and how it’s affected my family and others. It may come off strong, but don’t panic, it’s just my thoughts. Thank you.