Cactus on Your Forehead

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“Se te mira el nopal en la frente.”

What they once used to insult me has become my crown. I take it as a compliment.

Proudly rooted, proudly me.

Translation:
You can see the cactus on your forehead.


About the author

Teevee Aguirre

Teevee Aguirre is a storyteller, artist, and podcasting dad on a mission to become a better ancestor. He writes about life, fatherhood, and the beautifully messy journey of personal growth—wins, losses, and everything in between. A firm believer that struggle makes the best stories, he embraces his role as Father, Son, Super Model—not on the runway, but in the art of being a role model (a title his kids may or may not co-sign).

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