I'm writing again. I took a break and thanks to Revista Femenina, on a cool Sunday afternoon I sit down at the computer to open my heart and express the experiences accumulated during this time.

The break was 15 months, yes, 15 long months in which, due to life's circumstances, everything came together for a mandatory rest, in which I had time to put ideas and feelings in order and identify emotions to begin the path towards the healing of my integral being; with mental health being one of the priorities.

I thank God for this life lesson He gave me; it was a journey in which I witnessed His work, His mercy, and His provision each day. Now I know that life is built from moments, and people join the journey, becoming part of those memories that are etched into my heart.

That forced pause prepared me for the next step, a complex but necessary decision because I'm beginning to chart a new path full of learning and enriching experiences. I'm discovering many skills that were dormant (so to speak) and that are now indispensable tools for moving forward and realizing the extraordinary being that resides within me (I've rarely acknowledged myself, and that's also part of this discovery of who I am).

Now I ask myself, how do I want to live the time I have on this plane? The answer is with the best attitude, with joy and gratitude, since when I take stock of the years there have been more memorable moments than critical ones (that's how I categorize them).

I have gone through difficult, uncertain and deeply sad situations; however, they have been necessary to face them with fortitude, strength and with faith that God never abandons his children.

Faith in God and the Virgin Mary has sustained me during this time and in the darkest and most painful moments of my life, showing me that they have always been by my side, often waiting for me to seek them out and allow them to be a part of my life. Persevering on this path is a decision that is made and worked on daily.

I'm returning to writing because it has always been therapeutic for channeling that whirlwind of ideas, feelings and emotions, as well as that wealth of experiences that life has given me.