Name: Melida Ruiz

Instagram Handle/Username: Melida_alejandra

Introduce Yourself/Tell About Yourself: I am 34 year old, mother of one. I am into so many things. Crafting, just started my fitness journey, skating, taking pictures. Making memories is probably my favorite thing in the worlds I am very caring. My little family means the world to me.

What Inspires You Every day? : My son. I will try to move mountains for him.

What is some words of wisdom you live by?: Don’t let a bad situation dictate who you are. It took me a while to learn that. I held on to things and blamed things for holding me back, I was the only one holding myself back. Don’t make excuses and always forward.

What is your ultimate goal in life? : My ultimate goal is to have a stable family life, to provide for my family, and to make my son and any future children proud of me.

How have you been during the pandemic and how has it affected you? : I already suffer from anxiety and self loathing, and with all this time, it has really made me doubt myself and my relationships. It has given me more time with my son which is great but also a lot of time alone. So it’s been rough. Work has gone down. And put a pause on pursuing a degree.

What is a positive message you would like to give others? : Always be kind, you never know what someone else is going through.

What questions would you like to ask others?: If you could redo one part of your life, what would it be and how would you want it to go?