My second image shows a writhing hand tied to various chains and ropes, but still holding to them, rather than letting them go. What I attempt to portray with this photo is my perspective regarding Latino family roles: a highly dependent and restrictive relationship that people won't let go of because they are scared of a future without their "love and support". It is a very extreme cultural aspect of Latino families, but for what I have heard, other cultures share similarities with this "tradition", like some Asian cultures. I believe most people feel oppressed because of their families' expectations and desires, and they don't know if it is worth abandoning this relationship in order to pursuit total freedom. I love my family, and I like to believe me they love me as well. However, Latino traditions and family roles dictate that, as the oldest male child who is also smart and first-generation student, I must to succeed, or if not, I will be the black sheep of the family. Sometimes I even wonder if they love me, or they love the image and expectations they have on me. I have feel like this for a long time, and I have to admit that it has shaped so many negative aspects of my personality such as insecurity, pression, anxiety, fear of failure and disapproval, and so many others. I think the worst thing about this is not wanting to let go, because I fear more the possibility that things could be worse without them. I also don't want to abandon them, but it seems the only kind of relationship that we can have is one where I am hurt. Lastly, it's hard to fix something that it isn't broken for most people. If you are in this situation, you have two options: leave for the chance of a better life, or stay, fight back and deal with the drama. I might not be fully aware, but I think I chose the second one.