I was afraid to tell anyone I was using cannabis for my anxiety and depression, but over the next few months I opened up to some close friends and realized that my fears about the stigma surrounding cannabis were ridiculous. I started posting, sharing and—the bravest move of all—I told my grandmother that she should consider cannabis. She told me I was insane. Six months later, she told me she was willing to try it. She’s gone from spending her days in pain to running around the mall. Her friends now call me to ask for advice about medical cannabis.
As a Latina in the cannabis community, I feel drawn to break the stigma that exists in my culture. We all need to focus on spreading education and awareness. The ideas and stigma that exist are outdated, and the lack of better knowledge and understanding is hindering so many who could use this medicine. It’s time to make positive changes and #breakthestigma.
