Maria Aleandra (known to many as M.A.) is a storyteller, caregiver, and creative spirit who believes that even in the hardest seasons, life still finds ways to bloom.

For the past five years she’s been the primary caregiver for her husband, who lives with ALS, a journey that has taught her the art of showing up with grace, grit, and humor (sometimes all in the same hour).

When she’s not caregiving, you can find her writing, reading, trying to grow something in the garden, learning how to play the guitar, or dancing around the house.

She finds joy in small rituals: a good cup of coffee, flowers from the garden, books, laughter with family, and gazing at the moon.

Maria Aleandra creates spaces for caregivers and dreamers to pause, reflect, and remember who they are.

Through her writing, she reminds us that the world expands when we do, and that color always finds its way back.