I Acknowledge Myself Totonicapán Embroidery This work of art was

This work of art was designed and crafted by Irma Elizabeth de Léon Vargas de Sazo

I have come to understand that I must care for my own well-being—with the same energy the Aluxes radiate: the joy of a child and the wisdom of a grandmother

drenching you the moment you step outside

With this piece

flowers that to me represent resilience

I Acknowledge Myself Totonicapán Embroidery This work of art wasAt this stage of my life, I have understood that to move forward into the future, I must first accept who I was in the past and who I am in the present. My portrait symbolizes the importance of loving yourself for the person you were and the person you are today. I have learned that it is possible to embrace our past without remaining trapped in narratives of pain. The decision to accept our story and choose to live it with joy and hope comes from