MARÍA'S LIBRARY
For some of us, writing is how we process life—threading thoughts into sentences that help make sense of the chaos. And reading? It’s a way to recognize ourselves in the lives and longings of others.
The written word is both map and mirror.
Think of this section as my personal library: a cozy corner of my virtual home. You’re welcome to potter around—whether you’re lazily leafing through pages or intently diving deep into notebooks, papers, and books that have shaped me or spilled out of me.
Writing as practice
Writing is at the heart of everything I do. From journaling to essays, from poems to educational articles—it’s how I think, process, and connect. This space is a reflection of that ongoing practice: a place where you can explore different threads of my work.
Below, you’ll find five areas to browse through—each a doorway into my world of words:
Blog
I’ve been blogging for over a decade. The articles you’ll find here are the most recent, written after migrating to a more ethical hosting provider in 2025. I chose to leave behind earlier posts that no longer reflect the work I do today. Find articles about trauma-informed learning, language confidence, poetry therapy, mental health or emotional intelligence in learning.
Books
Here you’ll find my published works, including:
• Weaving Words: The Alchemy of Language – essays on language learning
• Wild Life – a hand-bound chapbook of existential poems and photographs
• El vuelo de la cigüeña – my expressive writing book.
Substack
This is where I share my most personal and creative writing. If you’re looking for expressive, soul-filled pieces or a way to stay connected without social media, start here.
Published Work
“Poetry as a Map for Menopause” in Lapidus Magazine (Issue 7, Feb 2026).
“Mourning the Childhood that should have been” in Poetry Therapy, IPTN eZine (Vol 10, Autumn 2025).
“At a loss for words: Exploration of Identity and language through poetry therapy” in Poetry Therapy, IPTN eZine (Vot 7, Autumn 2022).
“La poesiaterapia per elaborare il lutto dell’infanzia che avrebbe dovuto essere” in Poetry Therapy Italia (April, 2025).