TÍA CAT’S FIRST VIDEO
Out of Bounds: A True Barrio Tale
Meet Out of Bounds, a true tale by Catherine “Tía Cat” Silvas—created from real love, real lessons, and the unforgettable spirit of her Havapoo family.
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POETRY • FAITH • BECOMING
Break Away
A spoken-word reflection by Catherine “Tía Cat” Silvas
How this poem was birthed
Break Away was born in 2014, during a season of homelessness and transition when Tía Cat felt stuck and needed something inside her to come alive. She reached for words—and the poem became a conversation with fear, courage, childlike wonder, creativity, and God.
Its cracked shell, tangled web, and call to soar remind us that breaking free is not always loud. Sometimes it begins with one brave word, one colorful brushstroke, and the faith to believe that something beautiful is waiting on the other side.
Every story matters. Every voice belongs.