Stuck Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of a First Generation American

Carly Henriquez
An Injustice!
Published in
5 min readNov 27, 2020

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Let me explain how I’m living in two very different societies and neither of them fully accept me.

Stuck Between Two Worlds is a very relatable term for many First-Generation Americans. | Unsplash.com

Being born as a first-generation American carries both rewards and struggles when it comes to our experiences. I have never been more torn apart about my identity but as the years go by I’ve come to accept that I must create this unique space for…

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