Sofia Esteve

Sofia Esteve has been a lover of art from a young age. Whether it be fine art, design, music, or theatre, she found herself a part of it all. However, it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with epilepsy her last year of college that she realized her yearn for creativity had always been a part of a deeper meaning. Her complicated years to come would help to show her what that was.

When her health journey took her away from a career in New York, she spent time back in her hometown in South Texas training her seizure-alert dog Huckleberry before finally settling in Denver, CO—with many hospital stays in between. One might think that this whirlwind of change would leave someone feeling broken, and to be honest, in the beginning, it did. The isolation and discomfort of a chronic illness forced her to dive inward without fear because she was all she had, and that was truly life changing.

Coming from a place of grief, then curiosity, and eventually rebirth, she allowed herself to relearn what was once her strength, in a completely new way. Allowing her to connect once more with her art, something that has become a core part of herself. Later it would be clear that it had been a way to express emotions that had not felt safe or comfortable to share in her day-to-day life. What has epilepsy taught her most? To cherish every moment that one is lucky to receive, to never underestimate what someone could be going through, and to let go of fear and embrace what you love. With that in mind, Sofia would like to thank you for your support as she works to reclaim her space in this world of ours, and that of others with disabilities along the way. Find Sofia online @Colors&Light