Entering My Tita Era: Reflecting On a Wedding Reception
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Filipinos have very large extended families. Last weekend, I went to the wedding for one of my younger cousins. (Actually the son of an actual cousin, so first cousin once removed, but to make it easier on everyone, I'm just gonna refer to the groom as my younger cousin.) Weddings always mark a chapter in someone's lifetime, even for people who are just attending. My brother snarked that we were too old to sit with the groom's friends/bridal party because we were too old, but at the same time we were also too young to sit with the older generation. Thankfully, we were seated with our parents and some of their friends, close to the bride and groom's table. Given that I'm an introvert with food allergies and neurodivergent, attending the wedding reception was like diving into the deep end of a swimming pool. It was overstimulating due to the constant camera flashes and strobe lights. I felt like I was struggling to stay af...