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Gabriela R.

Guadalajara, Mexico, age 17

young woman

Photograph by Shirley Brito

I’m from Guadalajara, Mexico. I love eating traditional Mexican food, especially tlayudas (large tortillas with yummy toppings), and celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the Day of the Dead.

Recently, my parents got divorced. At first, I felt like it was my fault, but I now know it wasn’t. If you are going through something similar, please know it’s not your fault either. I’ve learned that reading the scriptures helps and that it’s good to consider seeing a psychologist or trying new things like baking, drawing, or exercising.

Though this experience has been very difficult, I’m not worried anymore. Going to church, listening to God, and keeping His commandments have helped me increase my faith.

Sometimes when you are going through something hard, it’s easy to distance yourself from God. But as I’ve fasted and prayed fervently, I’ve stayed on the right path. I know God loves me.

Recently, my parents got divorced. At first, I felt like it was my fault, but I now know it wasn’t.

Guadalajara is known for its mariachi music.

There are over 1,500,000 Church members in Mexico.

Mexico has the world’s largest pyramid.