Elizabeth Gonzalez is a writer, artist and musician, whose life reflects a profound journey of resilience and renewal. She began writing to untangle questions of her past, recover buried memories and discover meaning in her story. Her memoir, Becoming Mariposa, traces her path from pain to purpose, offering a candid account of true transformation, and the tools that helped her heal. Before turning to writing, Elizabeth worked in healthcare as an ER nurse and later transitioned to a leadership role at cardiac and pulmonary rehab. She continues to paint and make music alongside her husband in Tucson, AZ where they live with their son. Her book gives wings to hope that beauty can rise from brokenness.