Yellow Shelf Podcast

From Me to Me: Love letters to the homes we leave behind, author Belen Lopez Exertie

โ€ข Johanna Fink, Host of Yellow Shelf

From Me to Me ... is a deeply personal collection of poetry that traces one woman's journey through heartbreak, healing, and homecoming. 

Written by Belen Lopez Exertier, this debut book is a love letter to the homes we leave behind-and the ones we build within ourselves. 

As Belen moves from Buenos Aires to Barcelona and then to Australia, she carries more than just memories and belongings. She carries grief, longing, resilience, and the quiet hope of finding herself again in foreign lands. Through raw, lyrical verse, she captures the ache of homesickness, the disorientation of starting over, and the soft, steady courage it takes to rebuild a life from scratch. 

This is a book for anyone who's ever stood at an airport gate with trembling legs and a brave heart. For the immigrant, the expat, the traveler, and the soul-searcher. 

For those straddling the past and the future-unsure of where they belong, but determined to keep going. Each page is a step toward healing. A bridge between loss and love. A whisper that says, You are not alone. 

Blending poetry and memoir, From Me to Me offers comfort, clarity, and connection in the moments we feel most untethered. 

It is a poetic companion for readers navigating life transitions, long-distance love, or the quiet loneliness of starting again in a new country. 

To connect with Belen ... 

https://www.instagram.com/belenlopezexertier/ 

https://www.belenlopezexertier.com/