In loving memory of my mother

1924-2016

Today is the end of the ''Women of New York'' UN Exhibition.  It is worth remembering that eight years ago, I arrived in New York with my clothes and barely enough money to pay for rent.  I was leaving an abusive marriage to start a new life at 54 years old.  Eight years later, I celebrate this new life that I built with the same strength that my mother had raising a big family in a very difficult environment.  I also celebrate women empowerment for it is with the help of my women friends that I was able to start a new life.  Since then, I have met some exceptional women along the way, a network of friends that so enriched my life.