Marea Bell-Torres
Through reading she was able to connect real life gender injustices to the conflicts in the stories. Recognizing these similarities were one of the reasons why she began writing her own stories. Marea has written women figures who have overcome their traumas, but the majority of them are still figuring out what healing entails. She has done extensive research on the mental aspect behind all abuse and the ways to tend to the wounds they left behind. When makes the time to create and study art. She loves the stories told behind each creation and the symbolism hidden in the crevices of each piece. She also enjoys music, baking, cars, and odd clothing.
Marea is a student of diverse descent, both Filipino and Black. Because of her dual cultural backgrounds, Marea is aware of the potential mental and lifestyle effects that trauma from an abusive situation may have. She is passionate about helping women get through their trauma and hardships, so they’ll heal and grow from their wounds. She reads a variety of books from historian stories with love and loss to fantasy with daunting women. Her love for reading was one of the reasons she took part in WAIA.
