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Maria Guadalupe Colorado Jimenez

Love in Action Caregiver

“What I love most about my job is the girls and being with them. I love having the opportunity to take care of them and help them in their process while here at Love in Action.”

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Victoria's Aggression

A story from Maria "Lupita" • Nov 13, 2023

When I first stepped into this role, Victoria’s aggression was a significant challenge. Her sense of justice was skewed, leading to physical altercations even when she wasn’t in the right. It was perplexing, and her reaction often involved fighting and harsh words. The journey with Victoria has been one of transformation, a path marked by efforts and small victories.

I vividly remember instances where she’d pick fights, regardless of who was right or wrong. It was her way of imposing her version of justice. However, something beautiful has unfolded since then. Victoria has changed, evolved into a version of herself that exhibits less violence, albeit very occasionally. It’s heartening to witness a decrease in the frequency of her bad words and aggressive behavior.

The intensity of her negative reactions has diminished significantly. While there’s still room for improvement, the effort Victoria has invested in changing her ways is evident. Your support has played a crucial role in creating an environment where these positive changes can take root.

Afraid of Water

A story from Maria "Lupita" • Oct 21, 2023

Little 6 year-old Susanna has been learning to confront her fears and her traumas.

She used to be extremely afraid of taking showers. Even if water would touch her face, it would trigger her trauma so bad that she would yell so loud.

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One day while we were playing together, I asked her, “Why do you have a fear of the water?” She responded, “It’s because before when I would be punished, I would get cold water splashed on my face.”

For this reason, she would want my assistance in showering. I told her, “You can shower all by yourself, with other caregivers you shower by yourself—why do you want me to help you shower?” She said, “It’s because when you help me shower, you tell me stories and it helps me to forget my fear of water.”

Now, Susanna is able to shower all on her own. While there are days that she needs some assistance or to know that I am simply there, she is able to shower by herself.

Stories like this are what reminds you that you are doing something good—That your work is not in vain.

Maria Guadalupe Colorado Jimenez

Meet Maria Guadalupe Colorado Jimenez, otherwise known as, “Lupita.” She has been working for Love in Action for nearly half a year.
Her story begins in Puebla, Mexico. She is the oldest of four siblings, a mother of two sons, and a recent widow.
Lupita has known about Love in Action and our girls for over 15 years because of her direct involvement in the same church they both attend. When Love in Action was a boys and girls orphanage, her sons would often spend time with the boys. Since then, Lupita has loved helping out in whichever way she can in our ministry.

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SPONSOR A CAREGIVER

"Your Community. Your Caregivers."

Maria Guadalupe Colorado Jimenez

Love in Action Caregiver

“What I love most about my job is the girls and being with them. I love having the opportunity to take care of them and help them in their process while here at Love in Action.”