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Li Misol

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Latest Posts From Li

Why I Don't Like Labeling My Autistic Child as a "Special Blessing"
Latina
Oct 29, 2021

Why I Don't Like Labeling My Autistic Child as a "Special Blessing"

My son was diagnosed with autism several months after we arrived in the United States.

How I Discovered That I Have a Prominent Ancestor Who Fought For Cuban Freedom
Latina
Sep 22, 2021

How I Discovered That I Have a Prominent Ancestor Who Fought For Cuban Freedom

Image Source: Lizet Rodriguez

This Is How I'm Raising My Child With Autism in a Bilingual Environment
Latina
Sep 1, 2021

This Is How I'm Raising My Child With Autism in a Bilingual Environment

At 4 years old, my son, Pablo, still wasn't able to speak.

13 Classic Spanish Children's Songs Your Babies and Toddlers Will Actually Want to Learn
Latina
Feb 23, 2021

13 Classic Spanish Children's Songs Your Babies and Toddlers Will Actually Want to Learn

I was born and raised between constant hugs and kisses, some scolding, and many songs.

Just Because I Have an Accent Doesn't Mean I Don't Understand You
Latina
Mar 31, 2020

Just Because I Have an Accent Doesn't Mean I Don't Understand You

Soon, it will be five years since I moved to the United States, and although I write, speak, and understand the English language very well, my accent precedes me.

Finding Inspiration in the Mujeres of My Life Who've Been Unstoppable
Latina
Mar 25, 2020

Finding Inspiration in the Mujeres of My Life Who've Been Unstoppable

Image Source: Unsplash/Hannah Busing

Spring-Cleaning Rituals I Learned From My Abuela
Latina
Mar 18, 2020

Spring-Cleaning Rituals I Learned From My Abuela

Image Source: Unsplash/Cristian Newmann

I Am Dominican, and I Don't Need a Birth Certificate to Prove It
Latina
Feb 20, 2020

I Am Dominican, and I Don't Need a Birth Certificate to Prove It

Every Feb. 27, on Dominican Independence Day, I see my social media flooded with images that read "I did not choose to be born in the Dominican Republic, I was just lucky."

The Challenges of Losing 2 Jobs in a Year When You're a Latina Immigrant, and How I Overcame Them
Latina
Feb 14, 2020

The Challenges of Losing 2 Jobs in a Year When You're a Latina Immigrant, and How I Overcame Them

If you've ever lost a job, you know what it feels like.