You are definitely doing it right. I am first generation Mexican on my dad’s side but grew up with my white mom. Needless to say she didn’t know how to deal with my “ethnic-ness” She never could figure out what to do with my hair, which is probably why I still mainly wear it in a bun. She also still refuses to believe…

My parents used to do the FB comments about my exercise habits because, and I quote, “you’re skinny like a white girl.” When I was developing early I was chubby. Now that I’m a full-blown woman who exercises hard, lifts and takes care of her health, I’m “white.” Like, my parents are cool on a great many things, but…

“You are the fattest person I’ve ever had the misfortune of meeting.” -Mom