Discussion Questions for Individual Adult Stories

Pacific Hotel - Arianna (9:39)

1. What are some of the obstacles that people from the Transgender community face?
2. In the story, what are the risk factors that you can identify?
3. In what ways do you think other communities or individuals can help better the
   Transgender community's situation?

Gustavo's Story - Ivonne (4:39)

1. What was the main problem in the story?
2. Do you think that in Gustavo's' case, things turned out the way they did because he's
   a man? Why?
3. What do you think about the judicial system in this case?

Paty Also Received Flowers - Elizabeth (4:56)

1. In this story, do you agree with the way the parents react when they find out about the
   situation? Why?
2. In what ways does culture and tradition play a role in the development of this story?
3. What makes someone do what Jorge did?

Where I Want to Go - Yaneth (5:21)

1. Why do we have situations like these in our communities?
2. What should a person be aware of in a situation like this one?
3. Why did Yaneth's husband act that way?

My Prince Charming - Veronica (4:52)

1. What is the relationship between the use of alcohol and violence?
2. What helped Veronica come out of her situation?
3. In what ways did Veronica's life and her family's life become complicated because of
   alcohol?

The Journey – Francisco (5:32)

1. What role does alcoholism play in this story?
2. What social conditions can make youth experiment and run away from reality like in Piols’ case?
3. What role does spirituality play in his healing? (Distinguish the difference between spirituality and religion)

A Blood Fee in my Family – Tulio (6:29)

1. What do you think were some of the reasons for the violence in Tulio’s story?
2. What effects could Tulio, his community, and his country face when living an experience like this one?
3. How did Tulio decide to face the challenges of having lived through that experience?

A Story by Maricela – Maricela (5:49)

1. How do you think Maria’s family background played a role in the development of her story?
2. What do you think were some of the factors that helped Maria get out of her situation?
3. If you knew someone who was in that same situation, what advice would you give them?

Mexico City, 1998 – Edwin (4:33)

1. In Edwin’s story, do you think that there was someone responsible for what happens to him? Why?
2. Do you think having those experiences at an early age can affect someone? How?
3. In Edwin’s story, what were the factors that helped him keep going?

A New Flight – Olga (4:26)

1. What are some similarities between what Olga lived through and the experiences of immigrants who come to this country?
2. What do you think would have happened if Olga had not asked for help?
3. What are some obstacles that the Latino Community may face when trying to find mental health services?