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  • Sins of the Mother and Father Transformed from a lost woman to a redeemed and renewed woman On January 16, 1976, I came into this world—born to two parents who weren’t ready to take on the responsibility of parenting together. Because of their choices, I entered a world already filled with brokenness, abandonment, anger, and…

  •  “Waiting is not wasting—it’s working in silence.” We often see waiting as stillness, but it’s one of life’s most sacred teachers. It’s in the waiting that faith deepens, that strength grows roots, and that healing truly takes shape. You may feel forgotten, but waiting is not punishment—it’s preparation. In the Waiting Seeds don’t bloom overnight.…

  • 🌿Roots and Fruits

    🌱 “What you nurture, grows.” Everything we do—our words, our habits, our relationships—are the visible fruits of invisible roots. The heart is the soil, and what we plant there determines what blooms in our lives. Bitterness, fear, and anger take root quietly. But so do love, forgiveness, and gratitude. The question is: which have you been…

  • 🌸 “You can’t release what you haven’t named.” Before healing can begin, we must look inward—honestly, gently, and with courage. Taking an inventory of your heart means acknowledging what you’re carrying—both the burdens and the blessings. We often try to skip ahead to peace without pausing to see what’s actually inside. But healing begins with awareness.…

  • 🌸 “You can’t release what you haven’t named.” Before healing can begin, we must look inward—honestly, gently, and with courage. Taking an inventory of your heart means acknowledging what you’re carrying—both the burdens and the blessings. We often try to skip ahead to peace without pausing to see what’s actually inside. But healing begins with awareness.…

  • Healing and growth are not easy paths, but we don’t have to walk them alone. Books become companions—guides that remind us we’re not stuck, and that freedom is possible. Here are two that have deeply inspired me: 1. Casual Business Moves Back to Life: Fighting Injustice with Justice by Jameel Williams A powerful reflection on…

  • Bitterness clenches the hand into a fist. Healing loosens the grip. But freedom? Freedom opens the hand wide. To live with open hands is to live unafraid—to give and receive love, to embrace peace, to welcome what’s ahead without being chained to what’s behind. What Open Hands Mean They no longer hold bitterness. They are…

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  • What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Music & Dance: -Salsa, Merengue Food Traditions: Arroz con gandules, Pasteles Language & Expression: Spanglish😂 Language & Expression: Gatherings and Family connections. “Even though I wasn’t born in Puerto Rico, my Puerto Rican heritage has always been a big part of my…

  • What things give you energy? Writing, brainstorming, or learning something new often leaves me more energized than when I started. And when I add gratitude into the mix — pausing to appreciate small wins or moments of joy — my energy multiplies. In short, my energy doesn’t just come from sleep or food; it comes…