I was born and raised in Venezuela but left when I was a teen. So far, I have lived in 4 different countries, and the U.S. became me and my family's permanent residence 9 years ago. I graduated college with honors (Summa Cumm Laude) in Northern Minnesota and I have been working as a digital editor and translator ever since. I have many hobbies, but the one that fills my heart the most is traveling with my dogs and the people I love.
“Heartbreak has a unique quality of sharpening. It hurts, but at the same time it reveals the things that are not going wrong – that give a reason for hope.”
“I cannot imagine how confusing it feels to be a tiny human trying to navigate such a situation.”
“We may only share shy and cautious smiles on the outside, but on the inside –in our hearts–we share this journey.”
“I get to call myself an Army Wife, not just because I married into this life, but because I have taken full control of it.”
“It is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to go through.”
“It’s basically like a pre-preschool. It starts to put intention and purpose behind play.”
“Three years ago, I had a son. And life was never the same.”
“For years, I never truly realized I was being abused. I believed I was the problem, I was still in control, and I could make things better with the man who had once romanced me, treated me with kindness and tenderness, and made me fall in love with him.”
“Adoption is beautiful and painful at the same time. But I believe the way my daughter expressed it is true for all of us: the thing that was missing is finally there.”
“I was 24 years old, single, living in a different country, and already had two children. But I knew in my gut Michaelle staying with me was the right thing. After a few months, she scooted over in her bed and said, ‘Look, mom, we have room for one more.’ I nearly choked, but I couldn’t deny I felt the same tug in my spirit. Little did I know, she had a sister.”
