Ria V UconelThe author was a small child when she suffered the loss of her father, and she determined quite early that it was best to rely on herself in life. For a long time, she sought happiness in the external world, weathering increasingly difficult situatios with unbelievable fortitude and tenacity, blazing a path for herself like a lone rebel or a modern-day Joan of Arc. In the years after her son's birth, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery, acknowledging that she, and no one else, was the protagonist and director of her own life. As she found her way, she drew ever closer to her true self, acquiring in the process a set of real companions and friends, a community. By accepting her own good and bad qualities, she worked to fulfill her own potential and that of others. She began writing as a teenager and loves painting and dancing. Meanwhile, earning a degree in economics helped her navigate the concrete world. She is a warm-hearted and colorful personality who is happy to share her experiences with others. Read More Read Less