Judith Ortiz Cofer says, “The Island travels with you.” What part of your culture, family, or identity do you feel “travels” with you everywhere you go?

 Prompt Response: A part of my culture that follows me everywhere I go is how I view relationships as a queer person. I often forget that unfortunately many people in America and the world still view queer relationships as morally wrong or outright illegal. Having to face the harsh reality that many people don't view me or other queer people as deserving of love often makes me uncomfortable in real life.

Summary: We read a common-lit and answered questions about it

Reflection: I learned more about how a single story of a group of people negatively impacts how others view that group of people