Nadia
Mom, realtor, and paralegal office manager. I believe in loyalty, honesty and respect. As a child I was abused, traumatized and resilient. I deal with PTSD from my past. I was put on an airplane with my younger sister to America, not knowing if that would be the last time I'd see my mom. I came back to find she was terminally ill with a few months to live. I was in the 7th grade. My father abandoned my sister and I for close to 6 months while in Haiti. My mother’s final words were her begging for mercy to make sure my father returned us to the US. Unfortunately, I raised myself. I'd love to tell a 12 year old me to forgive herself. She was a child and what happened to her was not her fault. I've had many great days too including graduating from high school, college, graduate school, passing my realtor exam on the 1st try, and buying my 1st condo at 20 years old in Boston. Other great days were getting married and becoming a mom. We named our first born after me, Aidan - my name spelled backwards. I've felt not good enough but I've learned that not everyone is your cup of tea. Not everyone has good intentions, is accepting or logical. I've had a hard time dealing with people's misconception of me. At times I'm viewed as too black or too white. I wish people could just accept me for who I am. I wish there was more empathy in the world. I wish humanity appreciated the importance of BIPOC and their contribution. I wish we had less division and that people could think more and provide solutions rather than create problems. Happiness comes from appreciation, kindness, mindfulness and thoughtfulness. Beauty is defined by your soul, it's in how you carry yourself and how you treat people. In 10 years I hope to be still working, breaking barriers and fighting for change in my community regarding social justice. I'm proud that I've allowed myself to be vulnerable - its led to an abundance of growth. I love to always give my best, trust my instincts, treat others with a kind heart and spread love in moments of fear. I’m a role model for my children and my community. I am Nadia. I’m fun, passionate and busy. I am an inspiration for good.
