My life hasn't been the easiest, to be honest.
I went through foster care a couple of times because I had an unstable mother who was fighting her own battles, before being adopted by my great-grandmother - the one who truly gave me a home. Growing up, I struggled with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, suicidal thoughts, and addiction from a young age. None of it was easy.
Now, at 25, I've faced sickness and fear that reminded me just how fragile life can be.
This book is a collection of poetry born from heartbreak - words that helped me heal, understand, and survive. I hope that when you read these poems, you feel something real. Maybe even a little less alone.
This is how I found peace after being misunderstood. This is what happens when the noise goes away and I can hear my own voice again.
These poems came from times when I wasn't sure of myself, when I had to learn to let go, and when I had to learn to believe in myself. They are about taking my time to heal, being careful with love, and finding strength in the quiet places. It's not about being broken. It's about what you need to do to rebuild myself when the world keeps telling me that I don't deserve to be who I am,
Themes: healing, survival, false blame, emotional abuse, self-forgiveness, resilience, and rebirth.