My daughter will be a young adult soon, in no way does this mean worries subside, just change. The concerns that parents bear today is enough to burden the lightest of hearts, impossible not to be overwhelmed with thoughts of the future. I sat down for a Zoom call with pediatrician, Dr. Olivero to discuss […]
During an age when a child’s only worry should be school, friends and enjoying their favorite pastime, Maria Trusa was dealing with an adult ordeal. At the age of 9, she was the victim of a violent sexual assault at the hands of an unconscionable and vicious man. The crime left scars that ran far […]
Christina Vidal Mitchell is a fellow New Yorker born and raised in Whitestone, Queens. Her face is no stranger to the cameras. She has been in the spotlight from an early age starting with “Life with Mickey” opposite Michael J. Fox. The big debut turned out to be a milestone in her career. She became […]
In the new age of pause, many of us are becoming increasingly grateful for the small things in life. Quality time with family, moments of solitude, or bedtime with a good book are treasures. My daughter will soon move on to college and I long for the days when we bonded over a magical read […]
Most recently, celebrities such as Gabrielle Union and Kim Kardashian among others are placing a spotlight on the various ways to build a family. Women all over the world have been trying for years in private. Couples have looked at different options to start a brood of their own. There is no longer one way […]
Do you have children? Why not? When do you plan on getting pregnant? Any baby fever, yet? Have your maternal instincts kicked in? How could you not want babies! You aren’t getting any younger, woman! Have you ever felt your back against this wall? Feeling like your womanhood is being questioned? I think many women […]
A new school year begins this week. We watch our children start a new phase of their education. While some just begin their journey, others look forward to the culmination of young adulthood. It’s a beautiful, yet nostalgic time because we have to slowly let go of our little ones. Raising them is challenging but […]
Soy considerada de los tópicos que escojo para escribir y publicar en awakened-woman. Hoy sentí que tenía que expresar mis pensamientos sobre algo serio. Espero que compartan mi mensaje con sus familiares, amistades, colegas y el público. Mientras más gente lleve el mensaje, mejor. Gracias por leer mi editorial. Este par de semanas han sido […]
I’m considerate of the subject matter I choose to write and publish on awakened-woman. I felt compelled to address the elephant in the room. Thank you for reading. Hopefully, you will share my personal message with as many people as possible. The past couple weeks have been difficult for hundreds of families. As a mother, […]
Todos tenemos tiempos de dificultad que incluye días que no estás segura de donde vendrá la energía para hacer todo lo que se necesita. Es comienzo de semana y ya voy tambaleando. Ayer tuve que quedarme en casa porque no me sentía bien. Mi hija tenia exámenes y me levante a preparar desayuno antes de […]