Writer and Lyricist

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I grew up in a cult and a very strict, physically, and mentally abusive family. I wasn't allowed to have friends out of that community, and for that, I was heavily bullied by the other kids. I was not allowed to listen to certain types of music or follow any artistic inclinations. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community is prohibited and punishable with exclusion from the community, including family members, which is what happened to me. Art has always been a gateway for me, a portal for me to ‘escape’ the place where I was. Since I was little I used to create stories in my head and put them down on paper, write rhymes, and express how I was feeling at those particular moments.
Creating art has always kept me company and lifted my spirit in those dark moments. My novels, like all my writing, come from a place of truth and real-life experience, and of course a lot of heart. I want to share Joshua Bane's story, this fantastic superhero, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, goes through a lot of challenges in his life. I envisioned Joshua’s character when I was only 12 years old because I wanted to make people understand that there is always hope. For those who are afraid of taking that leap of faith, I would say do it, fearlessly. The hardest part is to jump. Life is too short to not follow your dreams. We are incredible creatures, and our mind is magical. If we picture it in our mind, if we truly believe in it, we can do what we think is impossible.
Trust the process, believe in yourself and work hard. Surround yourself with people that you truly love and with people that love you back. I am very lucky to have a partner that supports me and lifts me. And most importantly, love yourself, say it to yourself every single day, especially on those days when you don't feel like it, trick your mind. And do not listen to people's opinions. Listen to your heart, and be kind to yourself first, then to others. And, as a last word of advice, be like a train that moves only forward.


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