A collection of unspoken feelings, quiet realizations, and late-night thoughts that linger longer than they should. These words were never meant to be perfect - just honest. Maybe you'll see a part of yourself in them too. For hearts that feel too much, think too deep, and love too quietly.

She's not okay, but writing it down helps. - Part I: It's time to rip off the band-aid. Poems: slam, traditional, free-verse. The first twenty are not up to par with the others, but this is an ongoing journey so I feel the need to include them. I hope you're able to accept them as they are. ©alessandro on other sites Cover made by me

"The Girl Who Outgrew Her Hurt" is my story in poems. I was the quiet girl with a soft heart, hard thoughts, and hidden pain. The one who smiled while healing, loved while breaking, and kept everything inside. This book is for the ones who feel too deeply, overthink at night, and keep going anyway. It's about heartbreak, friendships that faded, missing people who didn't stay, and finding myself in the mess. I wrote every poem from the truth I carry - soft, bold, and still becoming. This is me, outgrowing what tried to break me.

We all crave connection - people who will stay, support, and stand beside us through every season. But along the way, we learn a hard truth: not every friend is genuine. Some are blessings, others are lessons. In Not Every Friend Is a Friend, we explore the different types of people we call "friends" - the loyal ones, the silent listeners, the cheerleaders, but also the fakes, the users, and the ones who only come around when it's convenient. This piece breaks down the various faces of friendship, helping you recognize which ones are worth keeping and which ones are silently draining your energy. This isn't just a guide - it's a mirror. Whether you've been hurt, confused, or simply trying to understand the people around you, this read will help you see clearly, set boundaries, and heal smarter. Because it's not about having many friends - it's about having the right ones.

You are not defined by how others treat you. You are not measured by the noise of the world. You are the keeper of your own worth. When you choose to honor your voice, your time, your body, and your heart, you remind yourself: I am enough. Self-respect is not something to be earned-it is something to be remembered. Self-respect is not a destination, but a companion on your journey through life. Some days it will feel effortless; other days, it will require conscious effort and courage. But every time you honor your worth-through your thoughts, choices, and actions-you are building a life of dignity, strength, and fulfillment. Respect yourself, always. For when you do, the world learns how to respect you too.

Are you feeling lost? Do you feel as though you are walking through life without any purpose or direction? Or do you feel like you've never had an opportunity to find what you like and dislike? Sometimes life puts us in paths that make us change behaviors without noticing. After a while, you begin to notice yourself doing things you said you'd never do. It's normal to worry or panic once you notice the changes in you. Here are a few simple guidelines that I hope will help you rediscover yourself.