In the article Comadres: The Healing Power of a Female Bond, written by Lillian Comas-Diaz, it focuses on the role women play in not only psychology but everyday life in Hispanic cultures as well. It follows the life of two girls, who are cousins, but due to their close bond, consider themselves more of comadres. The term comadre is used to describe intimate relationships. Lillian and Elba also become activists who fight for women and the oppressed. From a young age, when Lillian first made the transition to Puerto Rico, it was during a devastating time, during that time her cousin Elba helped her to realize the helping characteristics she possessed. From there, it lead her to what would ultimately become her career. She ultimately becomes a psychotherapist and opens her own practice. She gives credit to …show more content…
The article explained that “a comadre Therapist acts as a liberation practitioner. Without a doubt, a comadre helps women to empower themselves. She helps women to build their strengths, reclaim their voice, and develop resilience against adversity.” It goes to mention that as well empowering women, they are also activists. Not only do they believe in these things but they go out and seek change. The article described that in Hispanic cultures women are seen as helpers, which helps to give background to why Lillian has the beliefs she does. Being hispanic, I am able to identify with the culture explained in this article. It is very typical for the women to take on the more nurturing roles, and to be the go to person when issues arise. On my father’s side of the family my grandmother is that person. No matter what the problem, they call her for help and she talks them through steps they should take to figure things out. Her daughter, who is my