I have been living in the countryside at Ozzano Emilia, surrounded by nature, for the past 20 years. The garden has always been my ‘secret gateway’ an invigorating place where I can live and breathe well-being and a sense of freedom. During the lockdown in Italy, the garden was the place where I would reflect on myself and my life, the place where I was able to identify my fears and face them with a new strength, a place where I felt protected and immersed in love. My inner struggle against the invisible enemy caused me to have continuous dark dreams which helped me to overcome despair
