"Permission to Speak."

Throughout the Judicial court proceedings, others spoke about her, around her, and for her. "Permission to Speak." is both a courtroom moment and a reclamation of voice - a response to what was said while she was forced to remain silent, and a declaration of her right to finally speak for herself.A powerful unflinching memoir in verse, this collection contains the author's actual victim impact statement delivered in court on the day of her assailant's sentencing on January 16, 2026. Also including excerpts from the actual sentencing transcript alongside the author's poetry.Both historical record and poetic power, it is preserved for readers to witness the strength it takes to speak, to stand, and to claim one's voice while navigating the judicial system.