Erika Vaatainen

Erika Vaatainen is a writer who grew up in Finland and spent years in New York City, where she earned a degree in Creative Writing from The New School, before settling in Mexico City. Her work explores modern relationships, friendship dynamics, and the lasting impact of childhood on how we show up in adulthood—especially in your 30s and beyond. She writes with a focus on the subtle patterns and emotional undercurrents that shape connection, helping readers recognize parts of their own experiences in what might otherwise go unnoticed. Erika is particularly drawn to the complexities of adult friendships and evolving relationships, and why they often feel harder than expected. Outside of writing, she enjoys discovering hidden travel gems in Mexico and spending time with her dog, Penny.