YO SOY 3RD GENERACION BORICUA

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YO SOY 3RD GENERACION BORICUA Yes, the title is indeed alluding to how I, Ruthy Harris, am a third-generation Puerto Rican in the United States of America. Now, I want to begin by saying this may seem like an odd read, but I feel compelled to tell my perspective on being a Buffalo, New York native in search of your responses and feedback on this entry. My direct email is blossomandexcel@gmail.com. My purpose is to encourage anyone who may have had similar experiences or thoughts. And for those who cannot relate, it is my hope that you can help someone or at least empathize. “The more you seek approval, the more you repel authenticity ” – Brendon Burchard I am forty years old and have finally come to terms with my personal identity. As this may open the floor to criticism, I welcome your perspective. I first realized I was not accepted within my proposed culture of being Boricua at the early age of 9 years old. Long thick hair that had to be hot combed to show its length over my shoulders and down my back. I had a caramel-tone complexion and hazel-brown eyes. I am Boricua and Morena. Yes, three of my grandparents hail directly from the island of Puerto Rico, I can say with such enthusiasm and affection which I still hold until this day! I have my fourth grandparent being African American and Cherokee Indian. Hindsight, for me it is no mystery why I had such a conflicted identity crisis, especially entering high school. Now, many individuals may face similar dilemmas nowadays as interracial couples and mixed children are now so very common. I am mixed, grew up on parts of the west and east sides of Buffalo, and had the privilege of attending a parochial high school that was predominately Caucasian. Nevertheless, I quoted Brendon Burchard as a predictor of what a person in such a situation as I may need to reference.  As with many individuals, this statement resonates with me since I struggled with acceptance from several cultures. Now, I aim for authentic relationships, based on fundamental core values like honesty, kindness, respect, and love. To me, it’s important to know who you are within so that you can work without limitations and unnecessary boundaries on expected personality traits based on outward appearance. Go ahead, get to know and love who you are right now. And, then go ahead and get to know others well and spread more love. Many best wishes to you as you also remember to enjoy your day, every day Ruthy Harris is available to speak about her experience as a “PUERTO RICAN WITH DARK SKIN”, and other topics of interest to the growth and development of our cultures and communities.  Email us: latinovillage1@gmail.com / 646-248-2302 Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports YO SOY 3RD GENERACION BORICUA July 24, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More FORWARD DIRECTION June 24, 2019/No Comments FORWARD DIRECTION I’ve always wondered why in my past I hadn’t succeeded in a way I considered a triumph. I Read More

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PTSD A NIGHTMARE FOR OUR AMERICAN VETERANS

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Post-traumatic Stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event like combat, a natural disaster, or a sexual assault. According to the National Center on PTSD, 12% to 15% of veterans a year, experience PTSD from the Gulf and Viet Nam wars.  From speaking to other veterans, these stats don’t list many veterans who do not seek help to address their PTSD. One of the reasons for not reporting it is personal embarrassment of having a mental problem.  Other reasons listed, are, a long waiting time to be considered for rendered benefits, the stigma of having a mental health problem, and finally, being looked at as weak. A quote from one vet, “I was awarded a silver star for bravery, you’re not going to call me a coward if somebody like me has PTSD? Then anybody can have it.” Also, even a high ranked Military General retired after admitting he had PTSD. In my research for this article, I also found a colleague with PTSD.  He told me the military makes it difficult to get diagnosed for PTSD for two reasons. One is Combat related, which is when you are affected directly from combat; the other is assessing what the combat has done to soldiers from in-direct combat.  An example is experiencing a jeep blow up right before you. On occasions, the military personnel question the vet’s sincerity about PTSD, therefore, some don’t “waste their time” to report it. The veteran nightmare and trauma experience are unwelcomed memories. The reality or experience of combat triggers or sets into motion PTSD. Any minor thing can set PTSD, like noises or war related events. PTSD is a severe mental disorder, and it must be taken more seriously. If not addressed in a timely fashion, PTSD will tear away all emotional numbness if one doesn’t learn to unlock or control the combat experience. If handled properly by the military, suicide would go down. About twenty-five veterans commit suicide every day, many are turned down for observation, or they face a bureaucratic wall to get the service and benefits they so rightly deserve. It is a damn share how the United States of America treat its veterans, soldiers that went over sea to defend you and me. They come home and are treated like third-class citizens. They get a “thank you” with an empty salute. They are deprived of their deserving benefits. They paid their dues! The veterans are left alone, alone to battle with the nightmare of living with a disorder they will struggle with the rest of their life. The country they went to defend, has divorced themselves from this problem. We need to do more. The suicide rate continue to grow. More to come. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books & Poems Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics 3RD ANNUAL LATINO VETERANS 8K BIG SUCCESS October 24, 2019/No Comments 3rd Annual Latino Veterans 8K was a huge success, thanks to the over 200 wonderful people who participated & supported Read More THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A LATINO MILITARY MUSEUM IN BUFFALO, NY August 24, 2019/No Comments THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A LATINO MILITARY MUSEUM IN BUFFALO, NY As a member of the Latino Veterans of Buffalo Read More PTSD A NIGHTMARE FOR OUR AMERICAN VETERANS July 24, 2019/No Comments PTSD A NIGHTMARE FOR OUR AMERICAN VETERANS Post-traumatic Stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that some Read More Load More End of Content.

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INDOCTRINATION

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INDOCTRINATION As a follow-up on our political concepts, this week I would like to talk about a word we rarely think about but should always be aware of: Indoctrination… What is indoctrination? Indoctrination as a noun is the process of conditioning someone or a group of people to think or behave in a certain way that they will not question. Unlike education which promotes critical thinking, indoctrination actively discourages it and does so, often in very subtle ways. The reason I picked this topic is as our country’s political stances get more and more divided with no end in sight. It is important to realize why some people might be so entrenched in their views that no evidence or argument seems to change or even question their stance. This of course makes any meaningful debate very difficult. This is caused by various methods, deliberate or not, that made those views cornerstones of who they are. Should those views be challenged, they take it as a personal attack. You might have seen examples of this in the past, with very nice or even very smart people turning most unreasonable when their ideology is questioned. This is a very dangerous and anti-intellectual phenomenon that must be cured. However, the only thing you can do is point it out to the person, as politely as possible, so that they can build themselves on solid ground, hopefully. As Yuri Bezmenov, a former KGB agent told in his lectures, the goal of malicious sedition is to create these ideologues that he termed “Useful idiots.” These are people who have been so indoctrinated in communist ideology that they will not question it, accepting it even in the face of damning evidence or as he likes to call it, “until the new government puts them down to establish stability.” I would strongly suggest looking up his lectures on YouTube, it gives you an idea of why all the turmoil on our college campuses today, as well as the rise of communist thought on the college or university campuses today. However, not all indoctrination is deliberate. We sometimes, without realizing it, indoctrinate ourselves into certain beliefs and start defending the indefensible, and with no awareness. The first step is to realize this and shake out of it. The second step is to learn and develop new foundations for your worldview. Never be afraid of questioning the most fundamental “truths” that we see, no matter how popular or unpopular they are. Of course, the media has realized it is easier to indoctrinate groups over individuals. Just remember the words of Plato in this regard: “It is a sign of an educated mind to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Read More From This Writer All Post Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are INDOCTRINATION July 13, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More STAYING CLOSED TO THE TRUTH June 13, 2019/No Comments “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them “ — Thomas Jefferson Read More COMPUTERS AND GENERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Part 2 May 13, 2019/No Comments COMPUTERS AND GENERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Part 2 In my previous article, I talked about how technology, which is most mainstream at Read More Load More End of Content.

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