What we carry | lo que cargamos – a guided dominican journal of family, sacrifice & becoming (hardcover)

Description

Some of the dreams we carry began long before we were born.

Before us, there were our parents and grandparents. People with dreams of their own, stories we may never fully know, and sacrifices that helped shape the lives we live today.

Growing up Dominican means inheriting more than traditions, music, food, and memories. We also inherit stories, hopes, values, and pieces of the people who came before us.

But somewhere between honoring our roots and discovering who we are, we begin to ask ourselves deeper questions.

What have I inherited? What has shaped me? And what do I want to carry forward?

What We Carry | Lo que cargamos is a guided reflection journal created for Dominicans and Dominican Americans who want to explore their upbringing, family history, cultural identity, and the person they're becoming.

Through 70+ thoughtful writing prompts across six sections, this journal invites you to reflect on:

• Family & Sacrifice: The people who came before you and the sacrifices that shaped your opportunities.

• Dominican Identity: The traditions, memories, and cultural experiences that make you who you are.

• Growing Up Between Cultures: What it means to navigate different worlds while staying connected to your roots.

• Dreams & Expectations: The hopes you inherited and the dreams you're discovering for yourself.

• Belonging & Becoming: How your upbringing continues to influence the person you are today.

• Legacy: The stories, values, and traditions you want to carry into the next generation.

There are no right or wrong answers. Just space to remember, reflect, and write your story in your own words.

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover journal

• Size: 6 × 9 inches

• Length: 174 pages

• Interior: Black-and-white with white paper

• Cover: Matte finish

• Includes 70+ guided reflection prompts

• Created by Jasdomin Santana

Whether you're reflecting on your own childhood or preserving memories for future generations, What We Carry is an invitation to honor the stories that shaped you while making room for the one you're still writing.

Their stories live on in yours.