From the poet herself:
In 2018, I had a severe trauma-related breakdown that caused me to relive traumas and stole my writing skills. The odds were against me, both for regaining my mental health and my literary knowledge. I refused to let the odds win.
As part of that tumultuous healing process, I went through my surviving literary works in progress and journals. In addition, I read multiple writer's guides.
To help myself heal, I forced myself to relive the traumas and decades worth of pent-up emotions that I hadn't been allowed to vocalize.
Anger and rage flowed through my pen, staining pages in literary blood, a cathartic experience that fueled my healing process.
I realized that these works can help fellow survivors feel heard and help others see into our minds to better understand us.
May you enjoy "Weaving the Phrase", a sampling of my works inspired by the healing process and the horrific memories of what I survived at the hands of the corrupt.
**This book contains some strong language, macabre, horror, descriptions of acts of violence, and a few other things that may not be suitable for everyone.** Age recommendations 18+.
*A portion of all sales will be donated to non-profits in memory of homicide victim Andrew James McMahon, 1980-1995.*
These will include:
animal rescues
food pantries
programs for at risk youths
Veterans groups
volunteer fire departments
suicide prevention awareness groups
places that assist persons with serious medical issues and places that assist those with disabilities
