This collection of poetry was born in the quiet ache of memory and the loud silence of solitude. Its author—a resilient soul shaped by both beauty and heartbreak—began writing as a way to survive.

Their journey through three years at university was a delicate balancing act: pursuing their studies while navigating the shadows of depression. Behind their quiet strength lay the deep wounds of childhood, most notably the shattering impact of their parents' divorce,
which unravelled the familiar fabric
of their world.

What began as unresolved grief followed them into
adulthood—echoing through lecture halls, workplace
corridors, and later, across oceans while living abroad in South Korea as a teacher. Yet in every chapter of life, poetry found them—first as an outlet, then a companion, and ultimately, a healing force.

Each poem in this book is a fragment of truth: the
confusion of a young soul caught in chaos, the raw
honesty of a student trying to stay afloat, and the quiet courage of someone learning to
turn pain into purpose.

These pages are offered not only as reflections of the author's life, but as a mirror—an invitation to find pieces of your own story, and perhaps, the first words of your own healing.

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