Welcome to "Burns Unit," a collection of impactful poems that narrates a journey through challenging experiences with the medical system. The author, who encountered difficulties in finding proper treatment for her illness, shares her story of resilience and self-discovery.The book provides insights into the author's life, depicting the struggles of understanding her own body. It offers a unique glimpse into her life, demonstrating her unwavering determination even during the most ...

Join disabled writers Aasiyah Bartle and Jess Gregory on their path to radical self-compassion and acceptance, even when they "can't help but feel this world wasn't made for [them]".A reflection on the highs and lows of life that make us who we are, "Surviving Tornadoes" is a celebration of the relentless strength of trauma survivors and their ability to re-claim their voices, no matter how hard others may have tried to silence them.This collection of poems is split into th...

When God whispers, the wise listen. In this short story, a busy husband and father fails to heed the quiet voice of the Lord. In doing so, he experiences the loving admonition of God whispering loudly. 2750 words, available at no charge.

Grief/Consolation Written in short, to the point suggestions, Handbook of Hope provides practical, meaningful, and immediate aid for family and friends of loved ones who die by suicide. Sometimes classified as disenfranchised grief because societys attitudes do not permit normal mourning, suicide is one of the most difficult kinds of loss to cope with. Handbook of Hope is designed to help with the period immediately following the suicide as well as many months later. It points the way, ste...

This is a collection of poems on the themes of feelings, identity, and mental health.

This is a short collection of poems about depression, body image, society, loneliness, and anger. You will also find haiku, very short stories (#vss365), and flash fiction.

Amidst the chaos of life and relationships, there comes a point in life to reflect on the lessons we've learnt and how we can move on from the relationships that hurt us. This book speaks on the process of allowing ourselves to heal, helping us reflect on those circumstances and grow from our experiences

A riveting book of poetry, Poems from a Bipolar Mind, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal. How did he get her...

This book captures the sadness, anger and hurt of A.J. Alfano, a survivor of school bullying. Save Me, I Am Yours is the personal account of his struggles with mental illness and the abuses he experienced during his twelve years of private and public schooling, resulting in a rare glimpse into the mind and heart of a man struggling to overcome his painful past.

A collection of 28 dark sonnets focused around common fears. Most major monster archetypes are examined, including the vampire, mummy, ghost, witch, and zombie. Some golden era movie monsters are also here, such as the creature from the Black Lagoon. Some are simply spooky tales in sonnet form. Some are humorous, some are poignant, and all of them are spooky.

A collection of Poems that taps into different situations or aspects of life.With the title itself “Samsara” ; “a suffering-laden cycle of life, death and rebirth without beginning or end.”The Poems are based on the minds of those who experienced the words dictated.

A poetic journey into the life and mind of the author during a very troubled period of his life. He suffered from mental health problems and separation from his beloved for a time. The book renders his problems with madness, depression and unrequited love in direct and moving poetry. It is the poet's first book.