Valeria Groisman, daughter of a prominent physician, began working at age 17 due to a family emphasis on hard work and dedication. She credits her grandmother’s life and eventual passing as a significant source of inspiration, describing her grandmother as a “total character.” Groisman’s work explores themes of aging and mortality, likely influenced by her personal experience with her grandmother’s final years. The author suggests her grandmother’s personality and life story profoundly impacted her creative process. Her upbringing instilled a strong work ethic, shaping her path from a young age. Groisman’s reflections highlight the powerful influence family members can have on an individual’s life and artistic expression.