About the author

BPoetic

<p><span>Bridgette "BPoetic" Alston is a spoken word artist and poet whose work explores love, identity, faith, trauma, and resilience. Known for her powerful stage presence and raw storytelling, BPoetic blends performance energy with deeply personal reflection.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Her poetry speaks to the beauty and complexity of human experience, giving voice to emotions that often go unspoken.</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em>And I Meant What I Said! </em>is her debut collection of poetry and memoir.</span></p>