Just a Mom who cares

During this emotional time when everyone needs extra support don’t forget check on your friends and family who suffer from mental illness.   Speaking from my own personal struggle with my mental health I am so fortunate to have an amazing support system filled with incredible people.    When I start to get anxious or when I begin to feel down I know I can reach out to anyone in my circle. I have even had my loved ones texting and calling me to check in which I am so grateful for.     Some of the things I am doing during this time may also be helpful to others so I thought I would share. *Don’t watch the news if you can avoid it.    (Im lucky that my Husband keeps me informed of the things I need to know. ) *Stay active don’t just sit around watching tv all day- take a walk, ride your bike, garden, dance around, play with your kids, do an online work out, do yoga, etc.  *Keep your routine as much as possible. For example I’m still waking up at 7:30 during the week, doin

My Sophomore year of High School I fell in love, little did I know at the time the person I had fallen for would help set off a change of events that would forever impact my live in such a negative way. There are two sides to every story and I am not blameless in my story. I don’t blame myself for being abused but I do blame myself for not walking away long before I did. I wish I had had more confidence back then to realize I didn’t deserve to be treated the way I was. I wish I would have known the true damage I was causing not only myself but everyone who cared about me. I wish I would have had a magic ball so that I could have seen that my future was going to be as blessed as it is, to know that I didn’t need to put myself through all that pain. I thought I knew what love was, when he told me he was sorry I believed him every single time because I loved him and I thought he loved me which meant he would change. When he told me that no one would ever want me or love me the way h

If you are reading my blog, I hope that it has found a way to help you. Whether its to give you strengthen or just understanding for someone who is going through something. I felt so alone for years and I wish I knew then what I know now. There is always something to be thankful for, things will get better, and you are not alone.  What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partn

In 2006 my husband was diagnosed with Kidney Failure that was a life changing event for both of us, though I didn't go through the physical part everyday I go through the emotional. Everyday I wake up and thank God for giving me another day with the love of my life and for watching over him as he continues to stay healthy and strong. Everyday I have a fear that that could all change but quickly move on because I have faith that we will continue to be blessed but I will always be extremely protective of my husband and emotional when it comes to his health because of what we have gone through. I am sure this is how everyone who has a loved one who has suffered or does suffer from a life changing illness feels. People who have not gone through this experience should feel lucky that they do not understand this feeling. With that being said I also have anger, lots of anger because of the Health "Care" business, and this is what I deal with on a constant basis. I am not a pol

 August 14, 2007 was the most emotional time of my life even to this date. When the surgeon walked in early in the morning to explain how the day was planned out he was so cold and matter of fact which didn't help put me at ease at all. He explained that my sister in law Veronica would be taken in first and then after she was prepped they would come back and take Edgar back,it was going to be a long day Edgar's portion taking the longest. As every moment passed I got a sicker feeling in my stomach I was terrified of being away from Edgar for so long without knowing what was going on. Edgar and I held hands until it was time for him to be taken away but I don't remember us talking much other then to say how much we love each other. Edgar was extremely nervous as excepted so the Dr. gave him something to relax him which kicked in as they were rolling him down the hallway, still holding hands Edgar left me with tears in my eyes and laughter coming out of my mouth because he wa

At this moment 8 years ago I was sitting at McAllen Medical Hospital with my husband, his sister, and brother preparing ourselves for a life changing event......  My husband's operation to get a new kidney which he was receiving from his sister Veronica. We were all filled with a hundred different emotions topping the chart was fear because we truly didn't know what to expect or what the outcome would be. We all tried to joke around my sister in law even had me take pictures of her giving a "tour" or her hospital room as we posed for a group picture you can see from the looks on all of our faces how we felt. Edgar was extremely quiet and I had no way of knowing how to comfort him but I tried. As the nurses came in and out with information our heads became to spin , once Veronica went to her room to try to get some rest. The doctor came in to answer questions we had and give us as much information as possible. They still didn't know the exact cause for Edgar's