Just checking to see if people are seeing my posts. Please engage!!😬 If your emotions were a band, what would they be called today? I’ll go first: “Zen & the Panic Headlines” Your turn! Let’s have some fun & get creative!😜🎤🎶🎸🥁🎹🎺🎻 #VibeCheck #EmotionalSoundtrack #NowPlayingInMyHead #Music

If you’ve ever hidden parts of yourself just to survive, this story might resonate. The Weight of Silence is my journey through pain, healing, and self-acceptance. Now available: MelindaVelasquez.com See images for more. 📚#booksky

You tell 'em, AOC!

Focusing on the good stuff as much as possible during these crazy times. I’m excited for tomorrow, my bestie is taking me out to celebrate my pub day! She’s such a huge source of support & I’m so grateful for her friendship. She’s my soul sister. Here’s a pic of us. What are you looking forward to?

One week! That’s all that stands between today and the moment The Weight of Silence is officially out in the world. This back cover blurb gives you a glimpse of what’s inside—a story of resilience, healing, and finding my voice. I can’t wait to share it with you! One week to go! 📚💜🦋 #booksky

Halfway through the week! Here’s a cute pic of my dog blissfully passed out on my husband last night just in case you need to smile. It’s the dangling leg for me. 😆🥰💜🐕😴

“We’re talking about doing something extraordinary here for the government to sentence people to what’s essentially slave labor, torture, prison in El Salvador based on nothing, based on having a flower tattoo...” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/u...

We deserved some good news!

We made it to Friday! On a week where Tuesday felt like it should be Friday already, I’m calling it a win!! Wooh, the Universe is NOT messin’ around this week! January felt like a year, I barely remember February & March kinda felt like one giant never-ending to-do list. Grateful for calm & quiet. 🤪

Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously. Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.

Good morning, Bluesky. May you find pockets of warmth and joy today. I hope you’re able to do something you enjoy today, and spend time with people who fill you up. 💜

“It was also unclear if Starlink communications were encrypted. At a minimum, the system allows for a network separate from existing White House servers that people on the grounds are able to use, keeping that data separate…” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...

Here’s some beauty for your Saturday. Absolutely gorgeous day on the Central Coast today. Low tide, no crazy wind. A perfect day for a beach walk. Toes in the sand and I always leave with rocks in my pocket.🌊💜🌞 #beachwalk #pacificocean #grounded #rockcollector

So…March is A LOT, already & this month is just getting started! Eclipses & Retrogrades, oh my! 😱🫨🤪😵‍💫😶‍🌫️Doing my best to stay grounded amidst all the crazy. This girl is helping with that this morning. Also, pretty sure most of the time that my dog is a cat trapped in a dog’s body.😆Have a good day!

Moody sunset tonight.💜

I’m an American and I’m disgusted by how President Zelensky was treated in the Oval Office today. I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦

And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

Finally received my official copyright certificate for my book in the mail today. This is my first book. I’ve been figuring all of this out on my own as I go & receiving that today felt even better than I thought it would. Trying to be mindful of each milestone & celebrate all the things. 😊📚#booksky

Feeling a bit off this week. I’m trying to embrace the discomfort of the liminal space while I wait for the formatters to finish, so I can move my book to the final phase of self-publishing. Leaning into surrender & letting go of control. Trusting the process & the timing…sometimes! 😵‍💫🫨🤪😶‍🌫️🫠 #booksky 📚

It gives me hope to see all the people who protested today. I ended up having to work all day but I was with you in spirit. I’ll be looking forward to the next one because we need to keep showing up! Thank you for showing up and showing out today! #50501

It’s been a full weekend of work for me on my feet & a full week ahead. I’m very much looking forward to not leaving my house tomorrow, doing only a little work & not talking to anyone but myself or my dog for most of the day! 😆Maybe read 📚a little & catch up on shows I’m behind on. Anyone else?

When I was a little girl, my mom told me green was my color. I believed her—until others turned a simple green sweater into a weapon to be used against me. (Thread) #Booksky 📚 #healing #selflove #author #memoir

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 20/20! #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Good morning Bluesky. Enjoying my favorite morning ritual drinking my tea while gazing outside as I sit cozied up under a warm blanket on my couch. Today I get the added bonus of listening to the rain on this stormy morning. Enjoying the quiet moments of solitude before diving into my day. ☕️💜⛈️📚

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 19/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 18/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 16 & 17/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 15/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 14/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Good morning, Bluesky.💙 I know it’s rough out there. We need to find our moments of zen and comfort. This view of my dog brought me joy this morning, so I thought I’d share. We need to stay grounded so we can continue to persevere and RESIST! #doglover #resist #animals #pets #joy

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 13/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 12/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 11/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 10/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 9/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Good Sunday morning, Bluesky! Sending you love, peace and hope today that will carry you through the week. Also just in case you need a little extra joy, here’s one of my favorite pics of my dog. 🥰🐕 #Sunday #Dogs #Pets

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 8/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 7/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

It’s time to speak the truth. I’m proud to reveal the title & cover of my memoir: The Weight of Silence: Emerging from the Shadows of Family Addiction. This is a story of breaking free from silence & reclaiming my voice. I hope it resonates with others who’ve carried the same weight. #Booksky 💙📚🦋

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 6/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

Something big is coming Friday 1/31/25! What lies beyond the door? The light is just out of reach. For years, I’ve lived in the shadows of my own story. Friday I will finally share the title and cover of my memoir, a story of survival, loss, and hope. Stay tuned for the big reveal. #Booksky

Goodnight. May tomorrow bring you calm waters and a beautiful low tide to reveal all the treasures washed ashore. 🌊💜

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 5/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

I used to minimize my pain, comparing it to others’ as if that made it less significant. But strength isn’t just surviving—it’s facing the truth. Something hidden in the shadows for too long is about to be revealed. Stay tuned. #Memoir #Booksky #ReclaimingMyVoice #HealingThroughTruth #ComingSoon

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 4/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

At home, the walls were crumbling. At school, I was fighting daily battles. The safety I once knew was gone, and my heart was breaking. I didn’t know then how much strength it would take to rebuild and reclaim my voice. Healing starts with truth—and that journey is about to begin. #Booksky

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 3/20 #booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge

The silence in my family was never peaceful—it was a wall, blocking us from confronting the truth. It wasn’t until I left home that I understood how deeply silence had affected me. #Booksky #MemoirComingSoon