Sasha Merci as Josefina in "La Egoísta" by Erlina Ortiz at Philadelphia Theatre Company. (Image Source: Mark Garvin) Soy Demasiado, a special issue for Juntos, celebrates Latinas who are reclaiming what it means to be "too much." Read the stories here. In a Dominican family, women are often raised to be the glue that holds everyone together. From a young age, we're taught to be reliable, dependable, and emotionally steadfast. Our role is clear: support the family, sometimes at the expense of our own dreams.