"One of my greatest fears is losing myself." Maria is juggling more than most—teaching by day, chasing her own academic dreams, running the school magazine, buying groceries, and being there for everyone who needs her. Life, in all its chaos, rarely slows down. But somewhere between lesson plans and late-night friend's gig, she begins to stumble into quiet moments—unexpected conversations with strangers, soft pauses with friends, encounters that crack something open. In those unhurried, soul-deep exchanges, Maria helps others feel seen and held… even when she’s still learning how to do the same for herself. And slowly, almost without realizing it, something begins to shift. Would she find her way back to the girl she once was? Would she finally come home to herself? Every story deserves to be heard. This one? It deserves to be whispered, passed around, and shouted from rooftops. This is Maria’s.