I read Lauren’s post and found that we share similar experiences as far as a disconnect between language and culture within our own family settings. Lauren said that one of her relatives said, “they won’t understand us they’re American” which caused me to reflect on the experiences I’ve had with my own family members. In fact, I have never felt more judged for not knowing Spanish or for being a Latina born in America than when I’m around my family members. It is funny how those closest to you and the people you should feel the safest around are the ones who can make you feel the most alienated as well. Similar to Lauren with Filipino, I do not speak Spanish but I too have come to realize it isn’t about what I am not or what I don’t have. Instead, it is about how my differences contribute to the conversation and my completely unique perspective of my cultural heritage.