The Pieces I've Kept

The Pieces I Kept is a collection of moments-some soft, some sharp-that I've carried with me over the years. Through essays and poems, I've tried to make sense of the emotions that linger long after the moment has passed: love that almost was, choices that defined me, and the quiet spaces where I've come face to face with myself.

These pages hold reflections on my relationships, the paths I've taken (and avoided), and the tender, messy process of growing into the person I'm still becoming. From classrooms that shaped me to the bittersweet ache of almost-love, this collection is both a mirror and a diary-a place where my words meet the emotions I couldn't always name.

It's not perfect, but it's honest. These are the pieces I kept.