As we share life with our companions, they teach us about love, compassion, and mortality.

Pets can turn our lives completely upside down, but we wouldn’t trade them for anything.

When we think love will never touch us again, amazing things can happen if we persist.

Often defined by turning points, we choose a path where nothing is ever the same again.

No matter how much time has elapsed, sibling connection is like the pieces of a puzzle.

Siblings share many things; from the obvious to the seldom said of histories and hopes.

Sometimes the odds are against us. But with effort and luck, they can sway in our favor.

Defining moments can be brief, but what they teach us are lessons that last a lifetime.

With every step forward, we carry history with us as we are shaping our future.

A given name is one we have no choice over. But they can provide us unexpected strength.

We often believe that our circumstances are permanent. If only we dare, change can happen.

When facing adversity, it's easy to believe that the universe is conspiring against us.

Experiencing a new culture can make us feel like outsiders AND help us become more human.

“Family” has countless definitions. We're born into it, or find one by choice or creation.

How do you start a new chapter? With first times and everything that comes with it.

Whether giving or receiving, gifts have the power to bring a smile or even save a life.

When setting a higher standard for yourself, the effect ripples to others around you.

Standing up for justice means meeting opposition but courage can help justice prevail.

Being a young Latina means living within a global culture...and navigating identity.

Change is never easy. But if we try hard enough, we can make the world a better place.