Adriel- So, mom how would you describe your childhood?
Mom- I grew up with mu grandparents in the D.R. until the age of five. I think my childhood was a bit confusing because I came to new york at exactly the age of five, to live with my parents and my older sister. To me my grand parents were my parents. I was a very happy child with my grandparents though. It was difficult getting adjusted to a new family. Back in D.R. I was growing up with my uncle who is only two years older, and to me he is my brother, we were really happy together. When my grandparents moved to N.Y. from D.R. I went back to live with them.
Adriel- And how were your teenage years?
Mom- Well I was still living with my grandparents and totally happy with them, even though I wish my grandmother wasn't so strict, she also was a very negative person, she didn't really let me interact with my friends or go out with my friends always thinking of all the bad things that could have happened to me, you know the dangers out there . I know she meant well though I missed having fun with my friends like a normal teenager.
Adriel- Do you have any regrets?
Mom- Unfortunately yes. I regret not following dreams, since I was a child I was always fantasized with theaters, I always wanted to take drama in school but I was too shy. I wanted to become an actress but I never pursued my dreams (sighs). Now I know that you should follow your dreams whatever they are make them come true. I advise you as my son or any other youth to dream big and most important never give up. And you will succeed.
