Belladonna: Poems, Confessions, and Other Ways of Surviving

Some flowers bloom in sunlight. Others learn to bloom in poison. Belladonna: Poems, Confessions, and Other Ways of Surviving is a deeply personal collection of poetry about love, loss, longing, trauma, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to survive. Beginning as late-night journal entries and whispered confessions, these poems trace an emotional journey through hope, heartbreak, loneliness, friendship, identity, self-worth, and the slow, imperfect path toward healing. Each piece is accompanied by an author's note, offering readers a glimpse into the emotions and experiences that inspired it, making every poem both intimate and deeply human. Within these pages, you'll discover: - Honest confessional poetry about grief, mental health, and survival - Poems exploring unspoken love, heartbreak, and longing - Reflections on family, identity, healing, and self-discovery - Gothic imagery woven with stars, flowers, darkness, and hope >For anyone who has ever survived by writing what they couldn't say aloud. Open these pages and discover that even in darkness, something beautiful can still bloom.