Who I Am

By Yesenia Ramirez

Growing up, my mother always told me that I have four strikes against me: I’m a WOMAN, I’m Black, I’m Latina, and most of all, I’m disabled. She also told me to never let my disability define who I am as a person. She told me to be a fighter and advocate for others.

Going to schooI as a youngster, I used to be called stupid, told that I wasn’t going to be anybody successful, humiliated and mentally scarred.

Well, they lied. I am a smart, intelligent, and a successful entrepreneur who doesn’t let my disability define me. I graduated from high school and college with honors. I am a part of a Sorority who has been my backbone since I crossed.

Yesenia Ramirez

Beta Delta Spring 14 IG: Asyaheart27 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/AsyaHeart27 They accepted me for who I am, despite my physical challenges. I have and still am overcoming the odds. I am breaking boundaries. I am breaking chains. I am a True fighter and a survivor of many obstacles.

I am my own person. I am didn’t and won’t let the pain and obstacles from the past bring me down.