Today we’d like to introduce you to Ana Vega.
Hi Ana, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I began sharing my story through my social media pages as an outlet. It helped me through the grieving stages, grieving people that are still alive. It helped my healing process and it showed me a better understanding of my situation. It helped me connect with people and know I wasn’t alone. Once I saw how many people there were dealing with toxic in-laws, my jaw dropped. Seeing this was a world-wide issue, it pushed me to start advocating for the topic because I found it wasn’t talked about enough. Helping myself through my social media pages, I knew I could help others. Posting, talking to people, connecting, reminding people their worth, reminding them they aren’t alone. Boundaries are so easily looked at as something negative, but they truly don’t have to be. Boundaries are healthy. I am in my journey of healing, self growth, and pouring into my circle that pours into me. I will not drain myself for people who wouldn’t bat an eye my way.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The healing process is not easy at all. Boundaries are often looked at as cruel, mean, disrespectful, purposely being distant. Boundaries are set for a reason most of the time. Challenges I’ve faced throughout this journey, and still face is the grieving process. Grieving people that are still alive and well. Grieving the people who should be in my children’s & my life but choose not to be. Looking at my husband and being reminded I’m the reason he doesn’t have his family anymore. Other than grieving, the cries wondering why me? Was I not good enough for my in-laws? Did I not fit their standard? Am I good enough for their son? Constantly feeling like I need to change something so they can like me but coming to the realization no matter what I change or critique about myself, I will never be liked.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a stay at home mom who one day decided to pick up my phone and start recording. My content niche has changed numerous of times throughout my journey of posting on social media. I am proud of myself for not giving up. Social media can be hard, tiring, and unmotivating, yet I still haven’t given up. I am proud that I have received messages from numerous women letting me know that I’ve helped them through their toxic in law journey, helping them remind themselves their not the problem, they don’t need to change to fit someone else’s standards to be liked. I’m proud to be a mom and wife who stands up for her children, her family and herself.
How do you define success?
I’d define success as achievements. If it helps personal growth, it’s considered success. Making small, or big goals is success.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaaaliyahvega?igsh=MW04bDl3MzF1YXN3cw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkLTFeEig/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@anaaaliyahvega?_r=1&_t=ZP-97DFG2ZIlV0
