Episode 43: When You Don't Belong

We learn at a young age society can often be cruel and mean spirited, but what happens when such treatment is coming from your own family? New York City of native Puerto Rican heritage, Chef Manny Fresh, opens up about the trauma of being told by many of his own family members "You're Not One Of Us". Learn how Chef Manny's clear ability to communicate both in Spanish and English plus his lighter skin tone all made him a target for being marginalized. Where did Chef Manny go to feel a sense of belonging? How has the trauma of not being accepted at such a young age affect Chef Manny as he's grown into a Man? How have his past experiences affected his own children? This is an eye opening and often not publicly discussed conversation that will no doubt sound familiar; especially to those who have unfortunately had to endure similar experiences.

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