The City College of New York

Eight Multi-Genres

Mami, and me?

Yaeli Mejia Lorenzo

Professor Santonyo Bangali

FIQWS 10111

11/22/24

Mejia 1

1. Email Writing Style – 

To: Generational Trauma

From: [email protected] 

Subject: Termination Notice: Your services are no longer required. 

CC: Professor Bangali 

BCC: N/A

Dear Generational Trauma,  

I hope all is relatively well. 

I want to congratulate you on your longevity. Three generations of women, strong and still going! What an achievement! You have outlived hairstyles, trends, and, most important of all, my Mother’s capacity for affection. Really, applause to you. 

You have done excellent work thus far, but I do regret to inform you that you’re fired, and that I will no longer be needing your services. My kid is not interested. And me? I have all but unsubscribed from the newsletter. Please enjoy your retirement.  I sincerely hope that your time away inspires you to pick up a new hobby. Like knitting? Gardening? Some wood carving, maybe? Something to keep you busy and far away from my future generations.

Best regards, 

Yaeli Mejia.

Mejia 2

2. Ad Writing Style – 

Reborn

New Mother for cheap! Yes, you heard that right. Are you a daughter, a son? Do you seek love and understanding? Are you tired of countless arguments that seemingly lead to nowhere? Then look no further than Reborn! Find yourself an all new, or temporarily used, but good in condition Mother!  At Reborn, we believe in helping you create the relationship you’ve always dreamed of, with yourself and your parents. Our Mothers are taught love and affection in actions and in words. Yes, really. We take the time to engrain them with understanding and patience that can outlast frustration. But that’s not all! Our Mothers also come with unconditional love and support no matter how you choose to live your life!  Our costs? Don’t worry! Here at Reborn, all of our Mothers are sold for cheap. However, all buyers are required to have the following:  18 years worth of patience a lifetime supply of repressed emotionsunresolved anger  So, please! Come to Reborn today for all your unmet Motherly needs. Our Mother’s are guaranteed to work, or your money back!

Mejia 3

3. Receipt Writing Style 

Mom & Strain Mart

Emotional Transaction Receipt

Date: 11/19/24

Time: 12:45 PM

Customer: Yaeli Mejia

Transaction ID: #419-MOTHER

ITEMS PURCHASED

Items	Quantity	Unit Price	Subtotal
Criticism (Excessive)	25	$1.50	$37.50
Silent Treatment	15	$2.00	$30.00
Backhanded Compliments	10	$3.00	$30.00
“I’m the Victim” Narrative	7	$5.00	$35.00
Emotional Labor (Unpaid)	50 hrs	$0.00	$0.00
Guilt Trips	8	$4.00	$32.00
Missed Apologies	Unlimited	$0.50	$∞

TOTAL: $164.50
TAX (Emotional Burden): $25.00
GRAND TOTAL: $189.50

AMOUNT PAID: Years of energy, self-esteem, and patience.

No refunds available.

Any complaints will be ignored or redirected back to you.

Thank you for your purchase. This transaction will repeat forever unless you opt out.

Mejia 4

4. User Manual 

Product Name: Momend

Model Number: GEN-TRAUMA-001

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Setup Instructions
4. Operational Guidelines
5. Troubleshooting Common Issues
6. Maintenance and Care
7. Warranty Information

1. Introduction

Hello! Congratulations (or really, condolences) on your lifetime subscription to Momend. This relationship is complex, tiring, and does come with unresolved baggage. Please handle with care, and proceed at your own emotional risk. (You have been warned.)

2. Specifications

• Compatibility: It will work best with minimal expectations.
• Features:
  • Regular miscommunications
  • Occasional guilt trips
  • Limited affection
  • Rare moments of warmth
• Warning: Extended exposure to this product may result in self doubt, emotional fatigue, and the need for extensive therapy. Please use lightly. 

3. Setup Instructions

1. Adjust Expectations: Reduce them to the bare minimum.
2. OPTIONAL: Set Boundaries: Clearly set emotional and physical limits. Install “No Entry” zones for toxic behaviors. This step is optional since your boundaries will be usually ignored. 
3. Prepare Emergency Responses: Phrases like “Okay, Mami” or “I believe you, Mami” can defuse unwanted situations. It is also recommended to not say anything at all as to not agitate the product further. 

4. Operational Guidelines

• For Daily Use:
  • Engage ONLY when emotionally prepared.
  • Maintain a polite tone and avoid spacing out during conversations.
• Communication Protocols:
  • Limit emotional vulnerability during conversations.
  • Respond, do not react.
• Optional Features:
  • Humor: Use sarcasm cautiously, it may backfire.
  • Compliments: Use occasionally to avoid suspicion. This is not recommended due to suspicion almost always arising. 

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue: Unsolicited Criticism

• Solution: Politely redirect the conversation: “Mami, I know, I’ll work on it.’”

Issue: Passive-Aggression

• Solution: Do not address, continue to ignore until it has completely gone away. 
• EMERGENCY SOLUTION: Address directly but calmly: “Mami, I know something I did is bothering you. Habla conmigo.” Important: This solution is to be used in only dire situations.)

Issue: Overstepping Boundaries

• Solution: Reinforce limits: Try saying something like: “I’ve mentioned this is a sensitive topic for me. I’d appreciate it if we could avoid it.” (This solution has been flagged unhelpful by buyers and will be taken down momentarily.)
• Solution: Cut your losses, move on: Once that boundary has been broken, it cannot be fixed. 

Issue: Unmet Apologies

• Solution: Accept that closure may not come from her. Find it within yourself.

6. Maintenance and Care?

• Regularly check in with your emotions. If you feel drained, take a break. Then another break, and then another after that.
• Engage in self-care practices like journaling, therapy, or spending time with supportive people. Do keep in mind that these practices will be effective for only a moment and will disappear as you begin to use the product.
• Look for signs of resentment buildup, and address them. These signs may have shown long ago, and if so, you are screwed. 

7. Warranty Information

This relationship comes as-is with no guarantees of improvement.
Warranty Void If:

• You prioritize your own well-being.
• You try to break the cycle of dysfunction.

We hope you get what you’re looking for when using our product!

Mejia 5

5. Recipe

Prep Time: Your lifetime
Cook Time: Varies (often feels like forever)
Servings: Three generations, with just enough leftovers for the next

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unresolved childhood trauma
• 2 tablespoons  of unmet expectations
• 1/2 cup  passive-aggressive comments 
• 3 tablespoons guilt trips (extra powerful)
• A dash of selective memory
• 1 teaspoon of forced smiles
• 4 cups silence (preferably cold and awkward)
• 2 ounces love (overpowered by bitterness)

Optional Garnishes:

• A sprinkle of sarcasm
• 1 forced “
• Tears (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Start with Trauma Base:
   Layer the unresolved childhood trauma as your foundation. Ensure it’s deeply embedded (the more repressed, the better.) This will give the dish its lasting bitterness.
2. Add Unmet Expectations:
   Slowly mix in unmet expectations, stirring until no positive flavors remain.
3. Sprinkle Passive-Aggression:
   Toss in finely diced passive-aggressive comments. Make sure to stir gently, to allow it to settle into the dish.
4. Pour in Guilt Trips:
   Slowly drizzle guilt trips into the mix. Do a quick taste test, if you cannot taste the guilt trips, add more, until they cling to every interaction. This will enhance the dish’s heaviness. 
5. Stir in Silence:
   Do not under any circumstances make any noises. Otherwise, the dish will not suffocate under the massive weight of silence.
6. Season with Selective Memory:
   Sprinkle selective memory generously, double-check that all past mistakes are regularly brought up, any remotely positive moments being forgotten. 
7.  Add Love (Optional):
   Very rare ingredient, but, if you can find it, carefully add in a small amount of love. Be warned: it might dissolve under the weight of other ingredients.
8. Let It Simmer:
   Leave the mixture to simmer for 18 years, stirring occasionally to reignite useless old arguments.
9.  Serve Cold or Scorching Hot:
   This dish is best served either icy cold (after extended periods of silent treatment) or scorching hot (post heated argument).

Enjoy!

Mejia 6

6. List Writing Style –

Start of note – 07/15/15

1. Mami no quiero ir pa’lla. Ni se Ingles y voy a estar sola. No voy a tener ni un amigo. Tengo miedo, Mami.

2. Mami con quien nos vamos a quedar? Cuando vamos a tener nuestra propia casa, Mami? Mami cuando es que aprendo Ingles? Y de mi nueva escuela?

3. Estoy frustrada Mami, el teacher me grita mucho, casi entiendo lo que me dice la gente. Que significa pencil?

4. Mami, ya se mother, father, grandma, grandpa, family, cousin. Quieres saber como se dice papel en Ingles? Tambien se decir aunt, uncle, english, christmas, thanksgiving, door, shoes, pants, table, plant….. Escuchas Mami?

5. I don’t wanna go to another school, Mami. Esa gente me intimidan, pero tal vez lo trato with Lia. Solo no quiero ir sola.

6. Mami, no te pongas mal, pero no me gusta el vestido. No me lo hagas poner, porfa. Me gusta mi style, por que todo lo que me gusta a mi te molesta? 

15.  Mami, no te pongas mal, pero por que no quieres hablar con Nena? Tu siempre rechazas sus llamadas, ella solamente quiere saber de ti, es tu Mama.

15.1. Mami, asi es como vamos a estar tu y yo?

17. Por que no puedes decir perdon, Mami? Que te impide decir perdon como te lo digo yo tantas veces por cosas tan minimas? Como es que te entiendo, Mami? Es posible? En verdad ni quiero, es duro hablar contigo.

20. Mami, tengo 18 ya. Deberia de irme, right? Ya me quiero ir, pero tal vez no deberia dejar a Lia contigo y Samuel, no me quiero separar de ella.  

21. Honestamente, estoy cansada. Me siento emocionalmente agotada cada vez que estoy cerca de ti y se me acaba la paciencia. No quiero dejar de hablar contigo, Mami, pero tal vez sera mejor que si. Tengo miedo, Mami.

Mejia 7

7. Complaint Form

Formal Complaint Application

Complainant’s Information:
Name: Yaeli
Position: Daughter
Department: Emotional Affairs
Date: 11/21/24

Subject: Strained Relationship with My Mother

Person Involved:
Name: Mami
Relationship: Mother

Brief Summary of Complaint:

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding Mami’s work in the Mother-Daughter communications department. Over the past 18 years, communication has become increasingly difficult, and there is a noticeable decline in our interactions. Who allowed her to become the head of this department? The situation has not only led to frequent misunderstandings, but countless heated arguments that in the end, benefit neither of us, which have also caused immense tension between us. This has gotten to the point where I’ve started losing the ability to do my own job.

Desired Outcome:

• Improved communication with Mami.
• Advice on how to manage my stress caused by our relationship.

Mejia 8

8. Weather Report Writing Style 

Today’s Weather Report!

Morning	Evening:	Night:
Rain with some heavy fog of unwarranted criticism. Please do not forget to bring your umbrella when going outside, although it will not protect much.	Scattered rays of warmth all over the city, please go outside and enjoy it while it lasts. We also expect some nostalgia later in the day, which will also end as quickly as it started.	A drop in temperature, but clearer skies and unexpected heavy silence. Going outside may be dangerous as the silence is suffocating.

9. Diary Entry Writing Style

Entry ∞ – 03/17/24

Today I remember when we fought about my hair. I suggested that maybe it was time I cut it, just a little, but what I had actually meant to say was that I wanted short hair. You said it would be unflattering, that no girl looks good with hair that’s up to her shoulders. I should’ve stayed quiet, but I still wanted to know. I asked you if you would support my decision, that if I did end up cutting my hair you would say it looked good on me. You said no, and that was that. I know you say you have unconditional support for me, Mami, but I’m starting to think it might be limited to only the things you agree with. When you tell me to live life the way I want to, will it always have to be under you?

10.  Dictionary Writing Style

By: Yaeli

— definition of mother

Mother

noun

             an immovable and indestructible force, oftentimes confusing.

             “her mother was difficult to understand”

Similar: biological mother, temperamental, difficult, confusing

— definition of daughter

Daughter

noun

             a much weaker force than mother. 

             “she’s her mother’s daughter”

Similar: child of other, offspring of mother, hija de mami

— definition of silence

Silence

noun

             the longest conversation between a mother and her daughter.

             “                                                     . ”

Similar: empty, quiet, loud, not unwanted

— definition of boundary

Boundary 

noun

              something that’s easily breakable 

              “please respect my boundaries, mami”

Similar: loved, wanted

— definition of emotions

Emotions

noun. 

              something that is repressed, not often talked about. 

              “emotions are very difficult to admit”

Similar: confusion