Noema is 19 years old and pregnant with her 3rd child. She doesn't have custody of her children, doesn't have a job and has admitted to struggles with substance abuse in the past. Dulce's father lives in Mexico and has not been in Noema's life since Dulce was born. Her closest friends may be people in similar life situations as her and may feel they have a lot to lose if they speak out for her in the press (other teenagers, illegal immigrants or have illegal immigrants in their family, past drug offenses, unemployed, trying to get custody of their own children, etc). Or maybe she really has no close friends because when a girl gets pregnant at 13 or 14 years old (and again at 16 or 17) her childhood is pretty much over-- school friendship are often severed when a teen gets pregnant. The wrath of public opinion judging her because of her life instead of trying to help find Dulce is the only thing that is "off" in this case. MOO.
Once again my friend you brought the truth to light to shine for all of us.
Tragically, it's become so commonplace for any parent to be unmercifully vilified. Most all who do didn't even know any of them personally, but critically harshly judged from afar.
We must do better, and be much more supportive/kinder, and less critical of parents who are going through the worst living, waking nightmare imaginable.
Only those who have walked in those same heavy shoes can even begin to comprehend what she's going through. It's a club no parent ever wants to belong.
Yes, her mom has had many struggles during her young life, but I don't have one doubt, and I know she loves precious Dulce wanting her to be found, and her offender too.
I do wish her own community would wrap their arms around her for she needs as much support as she can possibly get. It will not get any better for her only worse. Each hour that passes without Dulce seem like an eternity for all who loves her.
Imo, personally I believe Dulce was most likely killed shortly after being kidnapped. Her little body may never be found unless by happenstance by someone else not even involved in the case including searchers.
Thank you again for posting, and keeping us grounded.
Jmhoo