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Closer To The Truth

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Closer To The TruthEver since she was a little girl, Karen Griego Martinez knew she had to tell her mothers story. Turned out her mothers story was evolved from learning disability, mental illness, and domestic violence. Karens story is incredibly interesting because her mothers story was unique in that she was given to her auntie to be raised, so her entire life she lived with severe abandonment and trust issues. No one knew her underlying mental illness issues or her

Ever since she was a little girl, Karen Griego-Martinez knew she had to tell her mother’s story. Turned out her mother’s story was evolved from learning disability, mental illness, and domestic violence. Karen’s story is incredibly interesting because her mother’s story was unique in that she was given to her auntie to be raised, so her entire life she lived with severe abandonment and trust issues.

No one knew her underlying mental illness issues or her learning disabilities, that if she was treated for and had proper counseling, she would have led a productive and solid life, that her children might not have suffered so severely. It is a fine example of untreated mental illness that does trickle down. On top of that, she somehow survived years of domestic violence by her husband, Karen’s father. But her relationships with other lovers after that could never be healthy and the relationships between her and her children were always ripped apart, never healthy.

Karen’s mother could have conquered the world. She wasn’t a dumb woman, she was a misunderstood soul. Her beauty was beyond most. She had class and style on the outside but on the inside of her mind was what was dark and she suffered. They all suffered. Read Closer to the Truth, a story about mental health and disabilities and the true nature that millions of Americans go untreated every year, every day. This is her memoir for all who know her, for all who knew her mother.

About the Author

Karen Griego-Martinez wrote this book completely coming from what she knows. What she has lived. What she has seen. A very wise person told her to write what she knows. So she did.

Karen has lived in New Mexico her entire life. She’s happily married to the love of her life and together they are raising two beautiful daughters that she is very proud of. She’s done and been many things in her life. She doesn’t hold a Ph.D. or any fancy degrees, but theatre, music, and entertainment are her passion. Writing scripts and casting and scoring for films has been a lifelong dream for her. She’s a diamond in the rough.

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Bought this as a cheap work watch, but I guess all the budget went into the solar technology. No date adjust feature, gotta crank the crown over and over to adjust the date. (Also no screw-down crown, but that's expected at this price) Fake diver bezel. Lol why? Cringe as heck. Should of just put a compass bezel on there instead tbh. Cheap plastic crystal, scratches and mars just by looking at it. Okay NATO strap. Falls apart quickly, but it's easily replaceable with a better quality one. Decent lume on the hands, but none on the hour markers even though it looks like there is. Looks cool.
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This watch was received exactly as advertised. First off the watch is economical compared to other watches that advertise the same details. I will say that I have gone through numerous Luminox watches only to be disappointed. This watch fits the bill. It does have solar cells which mean it needs to be exposed to light to keep running, not a problem. Three minutes under my surefire light I am golden. The bezel doesn't rotate actually no big deal for me. I have always required that the bezel moves not anymore after having a bezel that rotates I use it next to never. Here's why, the more I rotate the bezel the more the numbers wear off. The strap on the watch with the catches for the strap are perfect. They actually hold the watch strap in place in lieu of like other big name brands that just flop and slide. As far as everyday use goes this watch is my go to. To be honest I have purchased three. This is the only watch I will wear moving forward, yeah the glass my scratch but even the big names like the Luminox I spoke of earlier scratches too.
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