All rights go to Emily Dickinson

This collection of poetry offers an intimate exploration of my journey as a young woman confronting spine cancer. Through each poem, I reveal the deep emotional core of my pain, perseverance, and the delicate relationships within my family and friends, weathering the storms of illness. These verses document the challenges of my diagnosis. Each poem captures the raw pain, honesty, resilience, and fragile bonds of a family strained by my broken bridges. Through my verses, I navigate the hidden corners of my diagnosis, the hardships with my family, friends, and my adventure to regain my strength. This book invites readers into the fragile, yet powerful moments of survival, shedding light on the complexities of living through life's hardest battles.