candida moreira is a portuguese-canadian writer, therapist & tedx speaker who thrives at the intersection of language and feelings. she is passionate about smashing stigmas and encouraging folks to move through the world owning all of who they are. she has a knack for complicating things, colouring outside the lines, and taking the scenic route. her poem “covid pants” was recently published in the things they wrote, a community project featuring healthcare workers put out by ROOM: A Sketchbook For Analytic Action. you can connect with her at www.candidamoreira.com or on IG @thefeelingswhisperer