Alexandra RuizMy C-Section: My Birth ExperienceMy son was born via an unexpected C-section. I was mentally prepared for a natural birth but knew that for his safety and mine, a C-section…7 min read·Nov 17, 2023----
Alexandra RuizMotherhood- Let the wild adventure begin.Motherhood doesn’t start when your baby is born. I became a mom the moment that Clearblue test turned blue. I would even venture to say…2 min read·Apr 19, 2023----
Alexandra RuizWould you read this novel?Here’s a snippet of a book I’m writing.. would you read this?1 min read·Dec 14, 2022----
Alexandra RuizHow I feel about going back to Colombia: Part IIn almost two months, I will be going back to Colombia after being gone for over 22 years. I don’t know how to feel right now. Many people…2 min read·Aug 12, 2022----
Alexandra RuizI hate to break it to you but you’re not always rightWhen I got married is when I realized how truly wrong I can be. Let me back track, that sounded a bit prideful. But lets me honest.. You…1 min read·Feb 4, 2022----
Alexandra RuizI’m not using social media for 20 days… let’s see how it goes.Today was my first day in a long time not using social media. I deleted my Instagram and Twitter app yesterday, determined to stop using…2 min read·Jan 4, 2022----
Alexandra RuizNo place for hateHate is a seed. A bitter seed that takes root in our hearts and limits are growth.2 min read·Mar 15, 2021----
Alexandra RuizWhen the days feel heavy…Do you ever feel that at times no matter how bright the sun is shining, you just can’t appreciate the beauty of it? You can’t shake the…1 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Alexandra RuizNo emotion is your permanent realityGrowing up, I never understood my emotions. Some people would just get so annoyed if they saw me cry or others would ask me “why are you…2 min read·Feb 1, 2021----
Alexandra RuizBut you asked me for rain?This piece is close to my heart. When I am feeling like the weight of yesterday's stress and tomorrow’s uncertainty is heavy on my…1 min read·Jan 26, 2021----