The Cruz sister's are the hosts of Pendejadas and Chingaderas Podcast! I am super excited to have them on my podcast as I am a huge fan of their show.
In this episode with the three sisters we discuss the ambition their madre had to leave her small pueblo. In various episodes we talk about how the education system in Mexico is very different than the one here in the United States. School is not accessible to people that do not have the monetary resources . That is where the American dream becomes the only way out for some.
In this episode we speak about mental illness a bit. The traumas that our gente experience most of the times go untreated. The stigma that is tied to mental illness in our community is affecting the healing in a lot of our parents. Instead of seeking proper treatment they depend on their faith and community to alleviate their troubles. Therefore, never getting it properly diagnosed.
We outline the different ways that these sisters experienced school in America. From Amy going to an all white school and "getting sprinkled with what the white kids got" and how that enriched her path. To Gabby being able to go to a school among her peers, unlike Amy, and how that shaped her. To ultimately, Diana being able to gain from her sister's college experiences and be on her way to someday becoming a future doctor. Through this story we identify how being the eldest child to immigrant parents holds a lot of weight. The pressure to be the navigational beam is a lot of work.
I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to follow the Cruz sister's on Instagram @PendejadasandChingaderas. You can listen to their podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
