I want to be a woman who walks through life with self-confidence—a woman who knows herself 100% and does not hide or conceal her weaknesses but works daily to turn them into strengths. I want to be a woman who approaches life with ease, who loves to laugh, and who faces challenges with the right amount of seriousness. I don’t want to hold myself back. I want to free myself from my fears and fully develop my personality.
My dream, first and foremost, is to be a voice for people like me and the younger generation.
I am a person who has spent her life hiding, keeping silent, and withdrawing from everyone. I never really spoke up and never had my own opinion. I was firmly convinced that no one would want to know what I thought or what I pondered on a daily basis. As a result, I kept silent most of the time and only spoke when necessary.
I love my brothers and sisters and adore my mother. If anyone even hints at saying something bad about my family, I become a monster. From the moment I learned that I was my mother’s eldest child, my protective instincts surged 100-fold, and thus “Maezinha” was born. This transformation occurred shortly after my 15th birthday. From then on, I embraced the role of the Big Sister and dedicated myself to this commitment.
I want to be a role model—a role model for all those who never had a big sister (as I never had one myself). I want to be someone who can guide you through your difficulties because I have experienced quite a lot. I want to share my challenges in life to give you insight when you find yourself in similar situations.
I refuse to let mistakes and emotional pain be carried on from generation to generation because I remain silent
I want to see you smile, see you cry with joy, support you as you climb the ladder of success, and celebrate your victories alongside you. I want to be with you in all aspects of life. Please do not repeat my missteps.
There are many who have given up on themselves or who have never truly known themselves, or who have not been given the chance to show their personality to the world. I am specifically addressing all the big sisters and brothers who have sacrificed their dreams and goals in life to support their families, secretly hiding their pain because they think their time has passed. FYI, it has not! Even if the world and your false inner beliefs would have you believe otherwise.
Start right now and begin anew. Life writes the best stories, and your life can help someone out there. Do not underestimate this power. We don’t always have to convince the masses to make a difference. It means a lot if you can uplift just one person with your story and persuade them to change their life for the better. But for that to happen, you have to open up and share your story with us.ry, with us.
