Articles and essays by Cynthia Alonzo Perez, LCSW

Writing on Healing, Culture & the Stuff We Inherit

Honest writing about the patterns we inherited and the ones we get to choose.

I write about inner child healing because your seven-year-old self still has something to say. I write about epigenetics because your grandmother’s survival is literally in your DNA. I write about Marianismo because the expectations placed on our bodies deserve to be named out loud. And I write about joy because healing without it is just more suffering with a prettier label.

If something here makes you pause mid-scroll — good. That’s your nervous system recognizing the truth. Stay with it.

Articles and essays by Cynthia Alonzo Perez, LCSW

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“The Ripple Effect of Reciprocity” with Sofia Mendoza, LCSW

I never believed in serendipity until I met Sofia Mendoza during the pandemic. A talented social worker and creative force, Sofia blends laughter and deep conversation seamlessly. In this episode of Confetti All Around, we explore her journey, the art of crochet, and the power of reciprocity in friendship and community. Join us for an inspiring chat that highlights the beauty of unexpected connections.

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I am a #LegacyResource

Listen to Confetti All Around Season 2 Episode 11 “Legacy Burdens and Legacy Resources” In this solo episode Cynthia highlights her latest workbook The ABC’s

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My Marianismo: Nurturing Myself from the Roots to the Bloom

Map how colonization shaped your inheritance and choose what to carry forward.

For daughters breaking cycles.