The Reason I Stayed
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Last published Mon, May 25, 2026
The reason I stayed is a raw, unflinching collection of poems that trace the journey from silence to survival, from unanswered prayers to love that feels like grace. Karl writes with ink that bleeds-confessing trauma, addiction, heartbreak, and the quiet wars waged within. But through it all, one presence remains: his wife, Andeo, whose love becomes scripture, sanctuary, and salvation. These poems are not polished-they're personal. Not sermons-they're scars. And in every line, Karl proves that even when dreams fade, devotion endures.
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