Mum’s heartwrenching video goes viral for a very good reason

When you’re a working mum, getting up in the morning and leaving your children is difficult, and it’s no different for this mum. The only difference is, for her, it’s often a case of life and death.

 

Mother-of-two Lydia Marquez, a Miami-based police officer, has become a viral internet sensation this week, after sharing a heartwrenching video with the world.

 

In the video, Lydia – who has been a police officer for 20 years – sends out a very special message about her line of work: “the oath is colour-blind”.

 

In an age where so many people are turning a blind eye to the shocking humanitarian crises in other countries, Lydia’s message has never been more important.

 

Admitting that she has an array of commendations that are gathering dust in her bottom drawer, Lydia explains the rationale behind wearing just her police badge on her uniform.

 

It’s not difficult to see why Lydia’s message has gone viral. This is a message that every parent out there needs to watch.