My Chilean father, Jorge, moved to the United States when he was 28 years old.
Related storiesAs a kid, I thought it was cool that he had two names — one in Spanish and one in English.
I wanted to have two names, too, like him, even though my dad didn't teach me Spanish.
Over time, I stopped saying my name as if I were in the United States (Lor-in).
AdvertisementSimilar to what I imagine my dad must have experienced living in the United States, I learned it's easier to adapt.
Persons:
Lauren, I've, I'd, Jorge, George, — Jorge
Organizations:
Service
Locations:
United States, Spanish, Spain, Chilean