Thank you for walking through these pages with me. Each poem here holds a piece of my journey...a journey that hasn't been easy, but one that has shaped me in ways I never imagined. Writing these words has been my way of confronting the darkness, of giving form to the feelings I couldn't always express. It's been painful, but also healing.

If you're reading this book, I imagine you may know some of that pain, too. Maybe you've felt lost, broken, or weighed down by the invisible battles we all fight inside. I want you to know that you're not alone. Through these words, I hope you've found moments of understanding, of reflection, and maybe even hope.

Healing isn't easy. Some days are harder than others, and that's okay. I still have those days. But I've learned that even in the darkest moments, there is a flicker of light, no matter how small. I hope these poems have helped you find a bit of that light, too.

Please remember to be gentle with yourself, to give yourself grace. Healing takes time, but you are worth every step. You are strong, even when it doesn't feel like it. You are worthy, even when the world seems to tell you otherwise.

Thank you for sharing this space with me. I hope these words remind you that you are never truly alone on this journey...