We didn't have much money. My whole extended family used to help us, and buy us books and food. It was hard, and there were things I didn't want to talk about. But at the end I was a happy girl. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster bookbuyend Change image and share on social
It was not easy to get to where I am. My challenge is to learn to deal with the jokes that are common among men that I heard and continue to hear sometimes among men. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster challengecommoncontinue Change image and share on social
I have two children. I gave up a lot for my career, but I'm very happy for it. I've done what I've always thought was best for me and my family. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster careerchildfamily Change image and share on social
I lived in Complexo do Alemao until I was 12, dealt with domestic violence in my childhood and faced difficulties in life. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster alemaochildhoodcomplexo Change image and share on social
I thank my mother, Terezinha, for the power of her transforming love. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster lovemotherpower Change image and share on social
My childhood was happy, joyful but very difficult. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster childhooddifficulthappy Change image and share on social
I am a focused person. I am a fighter. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster fighterfocusperson Change image and share on social
I always studied because I knew I had to. I needed to survive and take care of my mother. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster careknowmother Change image and share on social