Today we’d like to introduce you to Christa Zuniga

Christa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?

Thank you for having me again and for giving me the opportunity to share more of my story.

I am a writer now, but it wasn’t always that way. My journey began in 2018, when I sought therapy after losing my mother to cancer and realizing I was in an abusive relationship. In therapy, you’re taught to search for answers, to dig deep. One day, while reflecting, I asked myself: What if my life ended tomorrow? You don’t live to die, but if you’re going to die, you want to have truly lived. As I played out my life like a movie in my mind, I could see that I wasn’t living the life I wanted for myself. Despite all my denial, I wasn’t truly happy.

On the surface, I seemed to have everything I was told to aspire to. By 33, I was married, thinking about having children, had a successful career, a nice home, and many friends. But it felt as though I was living someone else’s life. It was like wearing clothes that didn’t fit—uncomfortable, with little room for self-expression. I had settled for fulfilling someone else’s dreams and meeting the expectations of family and society. In the process, I lost the most valuable thing: myself, my inner power.

Through therapy, I learned that where I was in life was my responsibility. I had compromised my self-love, allowing various abuses, and I had lost control of my emotions because I had long suppressed them. Marriage, as I had believed and learned from my parents, was sacred. Letting go of that belief was painful, a mental renewal. I had to shed prejudices that weren’t truly mine and challenge everything I once believed. But with that came an open door to new beginnings, new paths, and new challenges. I began to prioritize myself, stop worrying about what others thought, accept responsibility, and take action. I knew the road ahead wouldn’t be easy as a divorced woman, but there was no turning back once I found clarity and the will to move forward.

Rebuilding myself required intentionality, the support of loved ones, motivational talks, words of encouragement, my faith, countless tears, and moments of loneliness. During this process, I discovered writing as a form of healing and self-expression. Writing gave my life new meaning, and it continues to be a source of balance for me.

Now, I want to support other women like me in asking themselves those uncomfortable questions and, more importantly, embarking on the journey back to their essence and inner power. I want to remind them that they don’t need a prince charming or someone to complete them. We are not here to be completed, but to be accompanied. True love is about acceptance, respect, and courage. It’s about reclaiming our identity and seeking happiness from our most authentic selves.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

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Overall, I can say it has been a smooth and enjoyable journey. However, like any path, there are always a few bumps along the way—such as dealing with the dreaded blank page syndrome. You know, those times when you feel the pressure to write something, but the ideas just aren’t coming.

It might be all in my head, but sometimes I get the sense that people expect me to always be writing poetry, and there are stretches, sometimes months, where I can’t find the inspiration. I’ve since learned that inspiration comes when it’s ready, not when I want it to.

Another challenge I’ve faced is dealing with the emptiness that follows a presentation. You prepare for months, enjoy the moment, feel the nerves and the adrenaline—and then, once the exhaustion passes, there it is: the void.

The first time I experienced this, I felt frustrated. How could I feel so empty after such a fulfilling experience? Is this normal? Does everyone feel this way? After some research, I found that it’s completely normal. It’s the low after the high, and it always comes. Now, I’ve learned to embrace it as part of the process.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?

I am a writer, especially known for the ability to connect with others’ emotions through the dramatization of my poetry, I believe part of this comes from being an empath. Empaths are highly sensitive individuals, making up only around 2% of the population.

One of the things I’m most proud of is overcoming stage fright. In school, I used to turn bright red during presentations. Now, I’ve learned to manage my nerves. There are still moments when I find myself shaking before an audience of 300, but I’ve come to love all the emotions that come with it.

What sets me apart is my ability to connect deeply with people, even strangers. I’m not talking about becoming everyone’s best friend, but more about those magical moments when we meet, and how effortlessly people open up and share their feelings and stories with me.

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?

I started selling merch almost by accident. I didn’t think anyone would be interested in my brand until my sister gave me a beautiful sipper bottle with my logo and the name of my book on it. I took it everywhere, and people started asking where they could buy one. Before I knew it, I was selling them in five different colors.

Lose the fear of showing your talent or product and remember that everyone starts from zero. It takes time to get where you want to be—unless you’re lucky enough to go viral and things change overnight. But seriously, just put your work out there. You never know how it might impact someone’s life. Your talent matters!

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