When the Martinez household fell into crisis, it wasn’t because of a single moment, it was the result of years of stress, miscommunication and pain.
Alejandra Martinez, a mother of seven boys, watched as her family unraveled. Her sons, overwhelmed and unsupported, began acting out. The boys were stealing, fighting and disconnecting from school. Her response, fueled by frustration and fear, turned physical. Eventually, the home became so unsafe that the boys were removed and placed in foster care.
Devastated, Mrs. Martinez knew something had to change. She began searching for a way forward. She knew she didn’t need to just reunite her family, but to transform the way they lived together. That’s when she found Boys Town New England.
Through Boys Town, Mrs. Martinez was introduced to Eliza, a family consultant who helped her build the parenting tools she never had. Together, they worked on communication strategies, attending family sessions and building a foundation of mutual respect. The more Mrs. Martinez learned, the more confident she became, not only as a parent but as a person. She began advocating for herself and her children, asking hard questions and learning how to set healthy expectations.
The changes rippled through the family. Her two oldest sons, once constantly at odds, started sharing responsibilities and finding common ground. Whether that meant managing chores or tending to the family’s chickens, they connected rather than disconnecting. With time, the Martinez household became more than a shared space; it became a home grounded in accountability, compassion and growing trust.
Today, the Martinez family stands as proof that healing is possible. With support from Boys Town and a mother’s determination to do better, a broken home has become a hopeful one, where every member, young and old, is learning how to thrive.