Aboriginal International Women's Day - 2019

A few days ago the grandmother of my friend Pablo passed away. This situation reminded me of my grandmother Victoria or like my siblings and I called her, abuelita - Vicky. My dad’s mum was a great person. She was a hard worker, and peaceful person. I think that she was one of the main authors of our lives or at least of my life.

My mom told me that when I was born my grandmum visited us, and she gave my mom some artesanal soaps and fruit. I know that she didn't have much money but her granddaughter and daughter in law probably needed some food and soap. All babies require soaps!

Victoria Clemente with her youngest son's family. Picture took for a family friend in 2008

I loved her, and today I love her memories. She always had something to share like an advice, a smile or food (at her home always there were traditional food (potatoes, rocoto/chili cream and cancha/dry corn roasted). I'll never forget her, so she is alive in my thoughts and heart.

Thank you for all lovely women, all of you were the best!

#IWD #AIWD #IWD2019