When I was in the sixth grade my friend and I always won writing contests, and we read a lot of books. We were always the ones that read the most books in class. I thought about writing but visual arts weren't part of my vocabulary.

Sometimes the mere connection we make with each other can change people's lives. It doesn't have to be something big. The mere fact that you're interested in them makes them happy.

I read a lot when I was in school in the United States, and even though writing in English is very difficult for me, I wrote in journals.

There are multiple things entering in your mind.

I am a community social psychologist and a lot of my work deals with social work and helping people overcoming addiction and trauma.

If I were really fluent and born into the English language, I would probably become a greater writer.

I thought of the pillowcases as a symbol of love and loss, of retaining the memory of your loved one.