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I am Latina, and very proud of it. I am a bilingual speaker (English and Spanish).

Poetry and short stories have always been my passion. It has not been easy to share and reflect over such topics-and thus, Helium has given me an excellent opportunity to explore

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Art: 1 of 8

I don't draw what I see, I draw what I feel. Imagine a room without color, without light. Charcoal drawn faces taped to walls.Somber eyes without joy, only despair. My father must have been very distraught at the sight. I was only 20, with my whole life ahead of me; but I was locked in my room drawing faces of helpless indiv...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection: 66 of 298

Some years ago, I was amazed when one of my ex-teachers acted somewhat surprised and perplexed when he posed an idea I had never questioned: "It is a truly a miracle, for you to have survived the LAUSD system. Kids these days have so many problems. Of course they can't concentrate. They have parents who are substance abusers...
Education > Education (Other) An overview of educational options for your children: 12 of 51

Choosing the right school for your kids-is not so much about where the school is located, or how prestigious it's claimed to be. Someone who is more into art and media-needs to aim for a school in an environment that promotes individuality and creativity. Sending them to a law school-or a private school-might not be the answ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for building self-esteem in children: 8 of 34

The most important thing that you can tell your children, is that it is vital for them to learn how to be happy with who they are. If they can understand this concept from a very early stage in life-they will not go through trying to please others. When we are happy with you we are, we don't let others offend us or devalue u...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why people get sucked into soap operas: 10 of 27

PART I: WOMEN WANTING DRAMA A soap opera, allows people to forget the drama in their own life, or the lack of it. Take for example, that every older woman in my family, has always had some discussion of how the heroine of the soap opera, should just stop crying and get on with her life. These women, get involved with the sto...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Secret love: 6 of 15

Hiding behind a mask, of smiles and pleasant greetings; while in the dark, I sit contemplating our history together. You gave me the Twin Towers as a gift- Symbolizing our relationship, And what we meant to each other at that time. We supported one another, And when one fell, We were no longer in balance. Hard as I tried to ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 213 of 496

MY GUARDIAN There was fire all around Sofia. She cried our for help-but no one could hear her. Everyone was running frantic-trying to evade the scorching flames, and helping out their own families to safety. Then something caught her attention, something inside the flames...a face...a young man's face. His lips were moving, ...
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Why we should treat the homeless with compassion: 9 of 16

COMPASSION IS THE FIRST STEP Have you ever wondered about the tragic circumstances that lead to homelessness? Homeless people weren't always homeless. They had a family, a job, friends, and maybe even a healthy financial life. But life is about change, an unexpected events as well. A lay-off, an incapacitating disability, a ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Memories: 56 of 98

REMEMBERING US I was seated in the theater, watching that movie by myself. Not that many people were there- But I felt compelled to be there. You had seen that movie and I wanted to understand you; the way you thought and behaved. A couple years later I bought a copy of that movie. I actually bought all the movies we ever sa...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Opposites attract: 4 of 7

Opposites Attract I was standing in line, While you dealt with the customers in front of me. When you saw me standing nonchalantly, You came over and asked me what I wanted. No, I did not want a cheese burger today, No, I did not want a soda even. I needed change so I could do my laundry. It was not a problem for you, I paid...