Judith Ortiz Cofer says, “The Island travels with you.” What part of your culture, family, or identity do you feel “travels” with you everywhere you go?

 I get my looks from my mother and everywhere i go i feel as though i am a part of her and shes always with me. My tan skin tone, my hair, and eyes come from my mom. As though this isn't culture that's what i feel is the one thing i carry with me from my family. My family and i aren't on the best terms but my mom is always my one supporter no matter what.

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