My Madrina, Lorna, was my sanctuary—the one person with whom I could be completely, unapologetically myself. In her presence, I learned that love begins with honoring who you are. She taught me to walk through the world without fear, rooted in self-worth, curiosity, and compassion.

It was through her eyes that I learned to truly see: the wisdom of the trees, the quiet language of animals, the beauty in people, and the sacred interconnectedness of all life. She nurtured in me a profound relationship with nature, with humanity, and with the living world itself.

When she left this earth, I realized that love like hers does not disappear—it becomes a calling. I felt entrusted with carrying forward the gifts she so generously planted within me: love, joy, wonder, connection, and the courage to fully live.

Lorna was my Spirit Mother, my Madrina. She awakened something timeless within me. Today, as the Spirit Mother of y Respira, I strive to honor her legacy by creating a space where others feel seen, safe, and empowered to rediscover themselves. Just as she held space for my becoming, I now hold space for others as they remember their own path, reconnect with their spirit, and breathe more deeply into the life they were meant to live.