Trauma thriver
The Mess to the Message
Welcome to a collection of transformational, empowering, and revolutionary poems!
It is my honor and privilege to share my story through poetry. I am sharing about healing trauma, mental health, breaking free from addiction and how I persistently find the light in what seems to be an unbearable darkness.
During the 2020 pandemic, I had the opportunity to teach a poetry class in a recovery based treatment center— I took on the challenge of writing a poem in every class with my students and 34 short stories were born. All my real life experience, strength and hope. I will take you from the dark to the light— like an eclipse in every poem.
I am revealing my trauma and how I have recovered. My voyage with sobriety, learning how to love myself and know my worth.
This book is for everyone who wants to grow, heal, love, value themselves and be inspired— Or maybe you just want to be entertained and moved— this is for you too!
I must give a Trigger warning—I have bared my dark nights of the soul in a raw, respectful and digestible way. I am a THRIVER of abuse and assault. This book is a testimony of how I went from SURVIVING to THRIVING. If you’re struggling please ask for help. There are 12 step groups and therapists here to help us. Welcome to the journey of a Trauma Thriver.
