This is my mom, she had me when she was sixteen years old, and has worked every day of her life to be the best person for her children, and honestly most importantly for herself. I cannot imagine what she experienced, migrating from Puerto Rico to New Jersey, with a baby Jessica being high maintenance and whiny while she tries to understand how to be a teen mom.
Now, she has raised three awesome kids, each of us pursuing our own passions, and reserved having children for a later time. I know she is proud of me, but honestly I am proud of her.
She has now graduated from a Personal Training program and pursuing her own business, motivating women to be their best selves.
Via Instagram, doesn't hurt to have a young mom, she inspires people through motivational posts on workouts and healthy living. Below is one of her posts on a healthy "Energy Ball" snack.
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| 1cup of raw oats . 2/3 coconut flakes . 1/2 wheat germ 1/2 PB . 1/2 choc chips . 1/2 teasp vanilla . 1/2 organic honey mix and cool in frig for 30mins then make balls |
To be honest who wouldn't be proud of a mom who doesn't let society define her. She has everything from tattoos, owns a pit bull and still stays fabulous!
This post is to my momma, never would trade her in, and will always aspire to be as strong and awesome as she is. No college degree can account for that.
I love this post! It is so great to see how much you appreciate your mom and everything she has accomplished. I have done a lot of work with women empowerment initiatives and I love to see women supporting other women! Congrats to your fabulous mom!
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I could relate to how much love you have for you mom. I'm an only child to a single mother and I love her so much. I'm sure she's proud of you just as much as you're proud of her.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! Great way to appreciate your mother.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really sweet and sincere post. I can see that you and your mother must have a very close relationship and you have some very deep respect and admiration for what she’s overcame in order to provide a better life for you and your siblings. I as well am an only child with a single mother and can understand the difficulties that the family unit can face in these circumstances, but I too wouldn’t trade my mom for the world. Glad to see that you appreciate the sacrifices your mom has made for your family and that you’re taking this opportunity to do something she may have not had the chance to. Keep up the good work and I wish you and your family all the best : )
ReplyDeleteJessica, I love your post about your mom. It takes a lot to be a young mom and to also be successful. My own mother was a single mom to 6 kids in Los Angeles and was able to get through college and get her Masters. Everything I do is to try to do good just as she did. Moms are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the inspiring words! I'm happy I could capture her amazing-ness in just a short post! I know you all will be just as strong in your endeavors as we continue to support humanity in its greatness!
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