As usual, I’ve been spending WAY too much time psycho-analyzing myself. I’ve had a lot going on in my life for the past few years. I know those events have changed me. Recently, like for the past 6 months or so, I’ve found that I no longer want to socialize. I have no desire to talk on the phone, even with loved ones. I have even LESS desire to go out with friends. I take care of my responsibilities and I … Read more →

In my last blog (and the comments I made after), I was a little insensitive. I understand, thanks to your comments, that some Marches raise money for Domestic Abuse victims. I also understand that it’s a way to spread awareness and, in doing so, some victim may find the courage to get help and escape their abuser. Those are great reasons for Marching. I was frustrated because time is just so precious to me. I want to make sure … Read more →

The other day my friend asked me if I will be participating in a March for Domestic Violence going on in my town. Being a victim, myself, I’ve always had my issues with “the system”, if you will, and how it helps, or should I say, DOESN’T HELP us in any way. I couldn’t help but immediately be angered by this so-called “March”. The reason I was angry is because I don’t really understand the purpose of a “March”. What end … Read more →

I was in my car driving to my destination; following the signs attentively. When suddenly I got distracted by BEAUTIFUL scenery and I took a quick sharp turn and started heading in THAT direction instead. Those who know me know that I’m a bit of a nature nerd. So I LOVE beautiful trees and flowers and the smell of grass. I’m a sucker for it. I was happily distracted, just driving around and glaring at all the gorgeous landscaping. Suddenly I … Read more →

Soon my jailbird will be free and what will I do then? I’ve made such strides and have come so far. Now that the day draws closer and my days are numbered, I feel a slow emotional decline. I’m growing more and more worried about “facing my demons”…almost literally. It’s like I’m a recovering alcoholic and I’ve gone almost two years without a sip. I spent more than a year struggling with withdrawal symptoms. I’ve experimented looking for different ways to … Read more →

One of the things I love most about SoLatina is all the friends that I’ve made; friends who are somewhat like me; who understand the struggle of being a single latina mother. But something I’ve learned about some of my friends is that so many of them are REALLY doing it all alone. I am SOOOOO lucky to have so much help and support from my family and friends. Some of my SoLas are really completely alone in the struggle. I … Read more →

Thanks to Liza Marie Rivera for inspiring this blog! Liza, you inspired me to share a little bit of my personal story when I read your comment on a recent question posted on SoLatina. My son is 14 and his father has NEVER been around. He was around a little at first, when he was first born, but he pretty much skipped town soon after. At first he’d show up about once a year and my son would see him then. … Read more →