In memory of my sister
Letters to Mónica
Every year, on the anniversary of her death, I write a letter to my sister Mónica. She was 32 when she passed away. The letters began as a way to make sure no one would forget her, and they have also become my way of stopping, looking back and remembering what truly matters. I keep them here for anyone who wants to read them.
Letter to Mónica · 202623 August 2026Eleven years without you. A health scare, the life I already had without noticing, and the day I finally launch Cristina Guiri.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 202523 August 2025Ten years without you. On the three half marathons I ran for us both and learning to savour the present.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 202423 August 2024Motherhood and crisis. On time versus money and my resolve to redesign my life for Lolita.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 202323 August 2023I made you an aunt. On my daughter, the fear of motherhood and the connection I imagine between you two.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 202223 August 2022Taking stock of my thirties, my best decade. On taking risks, leaving Valencia and chasing happiness.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 202122 August 2021The year grandma Paqui passed. On distance, not being able to say goodbye, and feeling you close all the same.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 202023 August 2020The year a virus stopped the world. On the unexpected gift of time and the idea of starting a blog.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 201923 August 2019Writing to you from a plane. On my new life in Germany, the freedom to travel and chase dreams.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 201822 August 2018This year I finally found the courage to chase one of my dreams. On living without fear and being true to myself.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 201722 August 2017You have become my talisman. On putting problems in perspective and the goodbye we never had.Read the letter →Letter to Mónica · 201623 August 2016One year after you left. On the guilt of life going on, and the wish that no one forgets you.Read the letter →