Rosaura's Legacy

08/22/2026

We need your voice for Rosaura’s Law. 💜🦋

We are already working with Arizona Senator Rosanna Gabaldón to move Rosaura’s Law forward. Now we need to show that our communities stand behind it.

Rosaura’s Law would help ensure Arizona students receive education about domestic violence, teen dating violence, healthy relationships, warning signs, and where to turn for help.

This petition is about showing our lawmakers that the need is real and the support is there.

Please sign. Please share. Help us show Arizona that our young people deserve this education before they ever need it.

Every signature is another voice standing with us.

For Rosaura. For our kids. For change. 💜

Sign and share the petition

https://c.org/GJywNHyTBR

08/22/2026

Abuse is about POWER and CONTROL. 💜

Domestic violence does not always begin with a punch.

Sometimes it begins quietly.

“Who are you texting?”
“Why do you need to go without me?”
“I don’t like that friend.”
“Give me your password.”
“If you really loved me, you would…”
“You’re crazy. That never happened.”

One behavior by itself may not tell the whole story. But when someone repeatedly uses fear, intimidation, isolation, manipulation, threats, finances, technology, children, or physical violence to gain power and control over another person, those patterns matter.

Control is not love.

Jealousy is not protection.

Monitoring someone is not caring.

Isolation is not devotion.

Fear is not respect.

Healthy relationships allow both people to have a voice. They include boundaries, independence, trust, respect, and the freedom to say NO without being punished, threatened, or afraid.

At Rosaura’s Legacy, we believe prevention starts long before physical violence occurs. It starts by teaching young people and our communities how to recognize unhealthy behaviors before they become normalized.

Sometimes the first warning sign isn’t a bruise.

Sometimes it’s realizing you no longer feel free to make your own choices. 💜

Know the signs. Start the conversations. Teach healthy love.

08/22/2026

Strangulation is not “just choking.” It is a serious form of violence. 💜

When someone puts their hands, an arm, or an object around another person’s neck—or otherwise interferes with their ability to breathe or with blood flow, that is strangulation.

And one of the most dangerous things about strangulation is that there may be little or no visible injury on the outside.

A survivor may look “fine” while still needing medical attention.

Warning signs can include:

💜 Difficulty breathing or swallowing
💜 Neck pain or swelling
💜 Voice changes or hoarseness
💜 Dizziness, confusion, or memory problems
💜 Headache
💜 Loss of consciousness
💜 Vision changes
💜 Small red or purple spots on the face, eyes, or neck

Strangulation should never be dismissed as a normal part of an argument or relationship. It is violence, it can cause serious injury, and it can be a warning sign of escalating danger.

If you have experienced strangulation, please consider seeking medical care even if you do not see injuries. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

At Rosaura’s Legacy, prevention starts with education. The more we recognize the warning signs, talk openly about dangerous behaviors, and teach what healthy relationships look like, the better equipped we are to help someone before violence escalates.

Know the signs. Believe survivors. Take strangulation seriously. 💜

08/21/2026

This is our daughter Rosaura’s story. 💜

Rosaura was beautiful, funny, loving, and had the most amazing smile. She loved her family, friends, and animals, especially her dog, Gizmo.

She had been dating her boyfriend for a few months and had just moved in together. We saw no signs of abuse, and she never told us she was afraid, controlled, threatened, or hurt.

Then he abused Gizmo.

That crossed a line for Rosaura. She loved Gizmo and decided to end the relationship.

We believe this may have been the beginning of abusive behavior, not something that had been happening throughout their relationship.

Rosaura should have been able to leave safely. Instead, we lost our daughter to teen dating violence.

We share her story because dangerous behavior can emerge quickly. Hurting an animal is not normal. Control, threats, and fear are not love.

Talk with young people about healthy relationships and safe breakups. Let them know they can come to someone they trust even the first time something feels wrong.

Rosaura was so much more than what happened to her. She was deeply loved, had dreams, and mattered.

She still matters. 💜

That is Rosaura’s Legacy.

In her memory.

— April & Joe

Rosaura’s Legacy: 520-415-8273
Tammy, Advocate: [email protected]
April: [email protected]

KnowTheSigns ViolencePrevention

08/21/2026

This is our daughter Rosaura’s story. 💜

Before there was Rosaura’s Legacy, there was simply Rosaura, our daughter.

She was beautiful, funny, loving, and had the most amazing smile. She loved her family, her friends, and especially animals. She had a huge heart and an entire future ahead of her.

The little dog you see with her is Gizmo. He was her baby, and she loved him dearly.

Rosaura had been dating her boyfriend for a few months and had just moved in together.

There were no signs of abuse in their relationship. Rosaura never told us that he had hurt her, threatened her, controlled her, or that she was afraid of him. We had no reason at the time to believe their relationship was abusive.

Looking back, we believe they were still very much in that beginning or “honeymoon” stage of their relationship.

Then something happened that changed everything.

He abused Gizmo.

For Rosaura, that crossed a line.

She loved Gizmo and was not going to accept someone hurting him, so she decided to end the relationship.

We believe that incident may have been the beginning of abusive behavior, not something that had been happening throughout their relationship.

And that is an important part of Rosaura’s story.

Sometimes there isn’t a long history of warning signs that everyone around a young person can see.

Sometimes there isn’t years, or even months of known abuse.

Sometimes dangerous behavior can emerge quickly.

And sometimes the moment a young person recognizes something is wrong and decides they will not tolerate it can also be a dangerous time.

Rosaura made the decision to leave a relationship after seeing behavior she knew was unacceptable.

She should have been able to make that decision safely.

She should have been able to break up with someone and go on with her life.

Instead, we ultimately lost our daughter to teen dating violence.

That is why we tell her story.

Not because we want Rosaura to be remembered for the way she died, but because we want people to understand how quickly a situation can change.

We want young people to know that hurting an animal is not normal. Controlling behavior is not love. Threats are not love. Fear is not love.

We want parents to have conversations about healthy relationships and safe breakups before there is ever a reason to worry.

Most importantly, we want young people to know they can come to someone they trust when something happens even if it is the very first time.

We cannot change what happened to our daughter.

But we can use her story to educate.

We can start conversations.

We can help young people recognize unhealthy behavior early.

And maybe Rosaura’s story will reach someone at exactly the moment they need to hear it.

Rosaura was so much more than what happened to her.

She was our daughter.
She was deeply loved.
She had dreams.
She had a future.
And she mattered.

She still matters. 💜

That is Rosaura’s Legacy.

Our daughter. Our reason. Our mission.

In her memory.

— April & Joe

Rosaura’s Legacy: 520-415-8273
Tammy, Advocate: [email protected]
April: [email protected]

08/15/2026

Healthy friendships matter. 💜

A healthy friend is someone who respects your boundaries, celebrates your successes, supports you during difficult times, and never makes you feel afraid to be yourself.

Healthy friendships are built on:

💜 Trust
💜 Respect
💜 Honesty
💜 Kindness
💜 Accountability
💜 Mutual Support

Not every friendship is healthy, and that’s okay to acknowledge. If a friendship leaves you feeling drained, controlled, constantly criticized, or unsafe, it may be time to reevaluate that relationship.

You deserve friendships where you feel valued, heard, and respected.

At Rosaura’s Legacy, we believe that teaching healthy relationships starts with friendship. The way we treat our friends helps shape how we treat our partners, family members, and community.

What is one quality you value most in a friend? Share it in the comments. 💜

08/13/2026

If you’re struggling, feeling alone, or just need someone to talk to, please know you do not have to carry it all by yourself.

Rosaura’s Legacy is here to listen. Whether you need support, resources, guidance, or simply someone who cares, reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

No judgment. No pressure. Just a safe place to be heard.

Send us a message. ❤️

08/12/2026

Sometimes there are quiet seasons, but the mission never stops. 💜

Rosaura’s Legacy was born from love, loss, and a promise that Rosaura’s life would continue to make a difference in the lives of others.

We believe in speaking openly about domestic violence, supporting those who have been harmed, teaching young people what healthy love looks like, and creating space for healing, accountability, and change.

Most of all, we believe that no one should have to suffer in silence.

Every conversation matters. Every person we reach matters. Every opportunity to teach someone that love should never hurt matters.

We may have been a little quiet on here lately, but we are still here. Still working. Still speaking. Still remembering.

And always carrying Rosaura with us. 💜

In her memory. For their future. This is Rosaura’s Legacy.

07/05/2026

06/30/2026

Join Us for Ricardo’s Lasting Impact Annual Backpack Giveaway!

We’re honored to partner with Ricardo’s Lasting Impact and so many incredible community organizations to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Intermountain Sensory Park
401 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

Free backpacks while supplies last (child must be present)
Food
Games
Raffles
Fun for the whole family!

This event is more than a backpack giveaway. It’s a day to come together as a community, honor Ricardo’s memory, raise awareness about gun violence, and support autism inclusion while making sure children have what they need for a successful school year.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and community partners for making this event possible. Together, we’re showing our youth that they are valued, supported, and never alone.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. We can’t wait to see you there!