“'Cause the thing is, if you're taught to hide what makes you different, you can end up feeling a lot of shame about who you are, and that's not ok. There's nothing wrong with you for wearing nail polish, just like there's nothing wrong with me for holding Stef's hand. What's wrong is the people out…”Tagged: Shame, Bravery, Right And Wrong, unsafe, Pride
“Some people out there are afraid of what's different, and sometimes they want to hurt people like Stef and me. So, every time we're out and I want to hold Stef's hand, but I decide not to? I get mad. I'm mad at the people who might want to hurt us, but mad at myself, too, for not standing up to…”Tagged: Afraid, hurt, hold hands, Man, Stand Up
“Rafael: I saw you come out here. You looked kind of upset. Jane: Yeah. I didn't want to ruin my mom's night, so. Rafael: What happened? Narrator: And that's when Jane looked at Rafael and said the words she knew would change everything forever. Jane: I broke up with Michael.”Tagged: breakup, upset, Relationship, couple, Forever
“Jane: Do not engage with their mom. Be the bigger person. Lina: That's so not her style. Xiomara: It is too my style. Narrator: It was definitely not her style.”Tagged: Bigger Person, style, Petty, Snarky, Witty
“Jane: Looks like I'll be teaching at a Catholic high school. Xiomara: Maybe you don't tell them you're a pregnant virgin. Jane: The nuns or the high schoolers? Alba: Both.”Tagged: Catholic, Religion, virgin, pregnant, Contradiction
“I just needed to prove I can do it myself, because I’m going to have to do things myself now! And I know you’re here, but still, there are some things I need to do on my own. Okay? As a single mother. Because that’s what I am. And I didn’t see it coming, Abuela… I just wanted to know I can do…”Tagged: SIngle Mother, mother, Motherhood, Strong, Independent
“It was the best kiss of my life, Mom. And suddenly it was so clear: it's Michael.”Tagged: kiss, Love, Relationships, The One, couple
“You asked me if I'll be able to let go, and I said yes. And I will. But it's going to be hard because it means letting go of something pretty big: the possibility of us. Which has been there for me, in the back of my mind, for a long time.”Tagged: Let Go, Love, Possibility, Romantic, couple
“Jane: We just got back to being friends. Rafael: That is my counterargument, which is really just me apologizing for being a jerk and talking about how much your friendship means and how much I missed you. And how co-parenting has to be our top priority. Jane: That's the thing. Matteo. Rafael:…”Tagged: Friends, Apology, Co-Parenting, Friendship, Love
“Jane: It's fine, I don't like surprises, remember? This is good, I can get a manicure, be Instagram-ready. Xiomara: Wait, does that mean you're saying 'yes'? Jane: I love him so much. He is my future, who else could it be?”Tagged: Proposal, surprise, Ready, Instagram, Manicure
“Rafael: I was hoping to get your blessing first. All of yours. I want to do it right this time. Xiomara: Of course you have my blessing. Rogelio: Mine too. I've gotten over my ambivalence for you. I meant, this past month's Jane has really seemed happy again. What more could a father want?”Tagged: Blessing, Proposal, Love, Relationships, Abivalence
“Wow, I’ve never seen anyone not like Jane before. It’s honestly a turn on.”Tagged: Dislike, turn on, humor, Insult, Snarky
“Jen: Isn't it charming when girls feel like they have to walk around half-naked in order to get attention? Naomi: Oh, well, you know what I say. If you have it, flaunt it. Jen: And I always say that if you feel the need to advertise it, it probably isn't worth buying.”Tagged: charming, Half-Naked, Slut Shaming, Flaunt, Insult