Death, Sex & Money Becoming a Parent Of Six, At 25
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Feb 10, 2026 Yessi Ortiz, an L.A. radio DJ who became guardian to six nieces and nephews in her mid-20s. She talks about keeping her flirty on-air persona separate from home life. She recounts stepping in during a family crisis, navigating foster court and household logistics, and later finding love, faith, and reconciliation while raising the kids.
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Becoming A Parent Of Six At 25
- Yesi Ortiz became the full-time caregiver for six nieces and nephews in her mid-20s while building a radio career.
- She navigated foster care hearings, parenting classes, and court testimony to legally gain custody of all six children.
Routines Built Around Radio Shifts
- Yesi worked an early-morning radio shift and hired a nanny to handle morning routines for the kids.
- She scheduled naps and homework around her 4 a.m.–12 p.m. workday to juggle childcare and broadcasting.
Protecting Kids From Broken Promises
- Yesi limited her sister's contact with the children when visits became unreliable and hurtful.
- She stopped promising visits to protect the kids from repeated disappointment.
