FEATURED: “No Longer A Victim” (Update Of The Mayimba Project From Marial)

By SoLatina | May 18, 2012 - 12:04 am |

March 27th was the day I decided to change my life. March 27th was the day that I decided to speak up. Not only for me, but also for the rest of the people that, ‘til this day, don’t know how not to be afraid to speak their minds. As you all may know, I made a YouTube video that allowed me to share my deepest secrets. One of my deepest secrets was that I had been molested … Read more →

Latino Children In The US Could Have Very Different Childhood Memories

By SoLatina | May 18, 2012 - 12:02 am |

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Some Latino children in the United State have had a very different upbringing in the United States than their parents had in their respective countries. The children of many of the immigrants have better access to technology, access to a free public education, and a free-er life. Many parents who came to the United States wanted their children to receive the best possible education, and they wanted their children to have some of the toys and pleasures that they did not … Read more →

“No Such Thing As Never” (A Guest Blog From Leidy)

By SoLatina | May 18, 2012 - 12:01 am |

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When I was younger I always heard horror stories of teen pregnancy, and the young mothers struggling to make end meet every day. I recognize that this is, unfortunately, how it is for nearly all teenage mothers. When I was 18-years-old, and still a senior in high school, I discovered that I was pregnant. I had been with my boyfriend for almost a year-and-a-half. Needless to say, we were both scared and worried about what steps we should take. I panicked … Read more →

New Surveillance Photo Shows Newlywed Estrella Carrera Hours Before Her Death; Police Launch Manhunt For Arnoldo Jimenez

By SoLatina | May 17, 2012 - 3:25 pm |

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A newly released surveillance photo shows Estrella Carrera in the silver sequined cocktail dress that she wore to her wedding last week – and which she still had on when police discovered her stabbed to death in her bathtub only days later. The release of the image comes as police and FBI continue to pore over more than 100 tips in an effort to locate Estrella Carrera’s husband, 30-year-old Arnoldo Jimenez (pic below), who was charged in the killing. More than … Read more →

“Flower Sent From Heaven” (Nilda’s Blog)

By SoLatina | May 16, 2012 - 5:25 pm |

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I couldn’t believe that the 1-year anniversary of when I lost my baby was coming around. It had been the hardest year my broken spirit ever went through. I had moved two hours away from my family in Chicago. My third pregnancy was extremely high risk and I ended up having to have an emergency C-section to save my life, but it killed my unborn child. Dealing with that pain was something I never expected I would experience. Two months later … Read more →

Woman Stabs Father Of Kids To Death Because Of Cheap Mother’s Day Present

By SoLatina | May 16, 2012 - 10:47 am |

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A woman stabbed the father of her children several times on Sunday evening when he gave her a cheap Mother’s Day present that she did not like, according to police. Paige Parkerson, 20, from Jefferson County, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her live-in boyfriend Clifton JR Barkin, 22. Police were called to the house by his mother Evetta Wright, shortly after she got a phone call from Parkerson allegedly confessing to the crime. She told … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – “I’m Not A US Citizen But I Want To Marry My Boyfriend In DR & Bring Him Back Here & Get His Papers”

By SoLatina | May 15, 2012 - 12:10 am |

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QUESTION: I have a boyfriend in DR. I’ve known him for 5 years and we love each other. I’m not a US citizen yet and I plan to go to DR very soon to get married to him and come back and do his papers. How long will it take for him to get his papers and come to New York? Or how long is the process? Thank you! ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: If you wish for your boyfriend to come live … Read more →

Newlywed Found Stabbed To Death In Bathtub Still Wearing Her Bridal Gown; RIP Estrella Carrera, 26

By SoLatina | May 15, 2012 - 12:05 am |

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A newlywed still wearing her wedding dress was found stabbed to death in a bathtub at her suburban apartment just days after her wedding. Estrella Carrera, 26, was found around 3:30 PM on Sunday in the 7800 block of South Rutherford Avenue, in the Burbank area of Chicago, according to police. Carrera’s body was discovered after her sister became alarmed when she could not contact her and asked police to conduct a well-being check at the home, officials said. When police … Read more →

“We Are Survivors” (A FB Guest Blog From Angie)

By SoLatina | May 13, 2012 - 6:33 pm |

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So many people say that some mothers are selfish because they don’t let their baby’s father see their kids. Well, I dare to disagree with that because my baby and I were victims of that saying for a year. Once upon a time I got pregnant. I was surprised but embraced the blessing with grace. My child’s father and I separated when I was about 5 months pregnant. I never took him back because he cheated on me. Not with just … Read more →

Pediatrician Dr. Wanda Lopez – “Is There Anything I Can Do To Encourage My Newborn To Take The Bottle Instead Of My Breast?”

By SoLatina | May 13, 2012 - 5:08 pm |

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QUESTION: Hi Dr. Lopez. I am breastfeeding my newborn and it’s really tiring me out. I’ve been pumping my breast milk into bottles but my daughter won’t take anything but my nipple. Is there anything I can do to encourage her to take the bottle? It would allow me a few hours to sleep while my husband feeds her with the bottle. Please help :( DR. LOPEZ’ ADVICE: There is no easy answer to this one! There are several things you … Read more →