Poetry isn't for everyone. There are layers of vulnerability that bleed through each line, pushing readers and listeners to break out of their comfort zones.

"Hi, My Name is Monella" is a testament to the innumerable layers we find in ourselves, our relationships, the world around us, and the journeys we take to gain deeper understanding of it all. Through poetry and illustrations, Caterina expresses her creative take on the process of growing out of her shame shell, wrapped in chronic depression and a generalized anxiety disorder, into the confident, strong woman she is today, prompting you to follow her lead and bloom yourself. You got this.