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A Memoir by Mildred Ramos
Mildred Ramos, a Bronx-born survivor and faith advocate, overcame extraordinary adversity!
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Marys Redemption-A Little Girl
Marys Redemption-A Little Girl
Marys Redemption-A Little Girl
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Marys Redemption-A Little Girl
Marys Redemption-A Little Girl
Marys Redemption-A Little Girl
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MILDRED RAMOS
Mildred Ramos, a Bronx-born survivor and faith advocate, overcame extraordinary adversity—including homelessness, human trafficking, and violence—to become a voice for justice and healing. Guided by her Catholic faith, she has dedicated her life to serving the marginalized through ministry, social services, and advocacy for women’s freedom and equality.
"And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes."~Galatians 3:27
Why Mary? Why not Mary?
She is the Mother of our Savior, the Mother of the Church, and the woman God Himself entrusted to carry the Holy Child. She embodied miraculous strength, and even from the Cross, Jesus ensured her protection through the youngest apostle — Saint John.
Mary has always been present throughout my life — through the statues of Our Lady of Charity, the Miraculous Mother, and Our Lady of Providence, and in every home we’ve lived. Her quiet strength and loving presence have been my constant reminder that God’s grace often wears a mother’s face.
"So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness."~John 1:14
MARYS REDEMPTION-A LITTLE GIRL
Three days before my fourth birthday, I was baptized at Saint Athanasius Church in the Bronx, New York. As a Catholic woman, I’ve come to understand that baptism is the sacrament of initiation — a sacred gift we receive only once. It marks our entry into the Body of Christ, and once received, it can never be taken away.
I don’t remember much about that day, but the photos tell a vivid story — one of grace, love, and belonging. They reveal the blessing bestowed upon me through both birthright and the Church. I’ve learned that the greater the challenges, the greater the blessing — a truth my life would come to embody.
Those who survive chronic trauma often live with brain fog or memory loss, a natural shield that protects the mind from reliving unbearable pain. Yet, it is within that same painful space that healing must begin. As I worked to process and release years of trauma, I often took quiet trips down memory lane with my mother.
During one of these conversations, I asked her to tell me more about my baptism — my introduction to the Catholic Church. She described a joyous celebration where my father, Isaias Ramos, and my godfather, Santos Medina, hired an orquesta. She said the music filled the air and that it was a day unlike any other.
I don’t recall any other celebrations from my childhood where a live band was hired, which led me to believe that Little Milly’s spiritual foundation began on a festive note. Knowing that two men loved me enough to celebrate that sacred moment in such a big way is both beautiful and bittersweet.
My journey should have been strong and vibrant, rooted in that joy. But Little Milly’s childhood, adolescence, and adulthood were obstructed — detoured by forces that delayed God’s plan. The vibrant future He intended was entangled by evil schemes, many of which could have ended my story altogether.
But God is in this story.
And because He is, the story didn’t end there.
"But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!"~Luke 12:50