Chiquis Rivera does what she can to spread her mother's legacy, but there was a time where she didn't appreciate Jenni Rivera.

Chiquis shared a picture of her mother on Sept. 20, which prompted her to write a touching message. The singer explained that whenever she saw the picture it filled her with affection but also sadness.

"It still doesn't make sense in my head that this is my reality," she said. "It was almost two years ago, but I feel as if it were yesterday."

Chiquis describes the day as gray and cloudy, and said the news changed her life forever.

"But I thank God for giving me a mother like her, though for many years, I didn't appreciate her as I should have," she said. "Now and for always I see what a blessing it was, and I'll do whatever possible to take her name and memory to the highest height possible."

She continued by saying that she couldn't have become the woman she is without her mother.

Chiquis is planning to release a book, wherein she will explain more about her relationship with her mother. And she'll especially touch on Jenni's husband, Esteban Loaiza. Jenni accused Chiquis of having a relationship with Loaiza, which caused a rift in their relationship. Chiquis has denied that this was ever the truth.

She continues to focus on her music career.

At the beginning of September, Chiquis teased a new collaboration with Chino y Nacho. She wouldn't go into too much detail, but she said the sang would make people dance.

At the same time, she talked about using negative comments to motivate her.

"Now I understand and accept, the people that don't like you won't ever like you," she said.

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