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I know very little about this culture unfortunately however, I am proud to say that I have Navajo and Apache on my mothers side. I see a lot of this side when I am around my mothers side of the family and I absolutely love having the diversity that I do in my family.

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I am half spaniard and like the Navajo and Apache side I know very little about the culture outside of what I see when my moms side of the family is around. I really enjoy traditional dishes and I take advantage of the opportunity when my mom is able to teach me more. She does speak Spanish but not fluently so I have picked up some of the language however, it is high on my bucket list to learn to speak fluently.

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My fathers side of the family is European and this is what others assume I am due to the pale complexion of my skin. I have noticed that having this complexion when my siblings and mother do not, I am treated differently that they would be. I do feel like this has made a significant impact on my life because I have been given many more opportunities due to the lack of judgment. It is interesting to watch this happen but I find that it is much more common than we would like to think and it is quite unfortunate.

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Drill team was very intense in the sense that we were at school hours before anyone else arrived and we stayed to practice long after everyone had left.  Since it was a school sport, I kept my grades high which taught me discipline in school.  Due to the high expectations of us to maintain our spot on the team, this has shaped me as a person and has been tremendously helpful while continuing my education.  ​

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I just found this on my hard drive. I was so impressed by you ladies!

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I am lucky enough to be a mother to not only my children but also my chow chow babies.  Being a mom to my children has made a significant impact on me culturally.  From the challenges of raising children to the societal pressures we face while meeting cultural norms. I lost my oldest daughter at 19 months and the trauma of losing her completely shifted my life in more ways than I can count.  ​I am currently a single mother which has its challenges and I am currently attending college full time. My children have impacted my life in a way that I want to be the best version of myself I can be and I want to show them that despite obstacles we may face, we have to keep reaching for our goals.

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I was raised and baptized in the catholic church which is a very different culture that an LDS church. A catholic church is very much aimed towards an older generation so as a child this was very hard to sit through. I realized that there are some values that are slightly different in the catholic community as well. Growing up as a catholic in Utah was particularly difficult because it isolated me from a lot of the children in my neighborhood simply because I was not LDS. I currently do not attend however, I do carry some similar values and traditions with me today.

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A huge influence on my social culture has been gymnastics and cheer because I was surrounded by others who shared my interests my entire life which created some very close bonds.  Since I can remember I have been a gymnast which requires so much dedication and determination.  Eventually I took it upon myself to help others learn the sport that I had enjoyed for many many years. I found it extremely rewarding to help others succeed so this also taught me a lot about myself and my desire to help others.  ​

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I am very much a chow chow person.  I cannot imagine having any other breed.  I firmly believe that I am part of the chow chow culture.  They really are an amazing breed with the most amazing personalities.  I have owned several. 

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I am part of a small group of mothers or fathers who have suffered the loss of a child.  It is unfortunate to connect with people on this level but it is also very helpful in healing.  As a parent this tragedy completely changed my life and molded me into the person and mother that I am now. 