A few weeks ago, I experienced an emotional and painful encounter with childhood exposure to domestic violence; that left me feeling overwhelmed and bewildered. It was a big day for our family, as one…
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It’s been around six months since I wanted to write a blog post. I can name all kinds of reasons why I didn’t sit down to write, but they are all excuses. The reality…
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New York City is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has world renowned museums, stunning skyscrappers, and delicious food. I visited in early March 2019 to attend the Tory Burch Foundation Embrace…
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Have you ever heard anyone say something along the lines of, “I don’t bother to vote, my vote doesn’t count”? Every time I hear that I feel an overwhelming sense of despair. I am…
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I wrote about my intent to open a community center to serve the immigrant community in my previous post. Since then, the state of Florida has approved the incorporation filing for Esperanza Community Center,…
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My beloved sister passed away on February 14, 2017, as a result, my world came crashing down. For months the shock of her loss haunted me with questions. I could not understand…
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As a young girl I needed and wanted the approval of those around me. Growing up, I had dreams that I didn’t dare pursue because I was worried about the “what will they…
