Me Now: No Longer 14

Me Now: No Longer 14

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Me Now : No Longer 14 is a raw, unflinching poetry collection that traces the quiet unraveling and slow reclaiming of self at the edge of childhood. At fourteen, the I poured my entire being into family, friends, and expectations that never gave back-leaving behind an empty room, silenced emotions, and a home chilled by unspoken tension. Through forked roads not taken, forced maturity, and the ache of being unseen amid "happy" crowds, these poems capture the weight of depression, numbness, and the fear that voice might never be chosen. Yet turning fifteen becomes a defiant New Year: a vow to hold onto essence, to shiver less in silence, and to name the cold without letting it win. Honest, conversational, and unapologetic, this debut speaks directly to anyone who's ever felt like a tool instead of a person, wondering if there's still something left for me. It's not a tidy healing story-it's the messy, real in-between. And in the mess, a voice refuses to change.
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A poetry collection by Krystel Ariana, written through self-doubt, love, loss, and the quiet struggles of growing up. This is an entry of my life to remind me and you that it's okay to let your feelings spill onto the page instead of keeping them buried. A safe place for feelings to rest. These poems were written not to be beautiful, but to make every second breathable.

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