The Weight of Wings: A Poetic Memoir

What if your deepest wounds became the place where your greatest strength was born?From childhood trauma and domestic violence to invisible illness, addiction, grief, healing, and radical self-discovery, this debut poetry collection is an unflinching journey through what it means to survive, and what it means to truly live afterward.Through raw spoken-word poetry, Bethani Wilson invites readers into the darkest corners of her story, where silence is broken, shame is confronted, and pain is transformed into purpose. These poems don't linger in despair, they search relentlessly for hope, community, self-forgiveness, and the courage to begin again.Blending vulnerability with wit, fierce resilience with moments of unexpected humor, Bethani explores themes of identity, boundaries, nervous system healing, creativity, spirituality, and the quiet power of choosing yourself.Whether you've experienced trauma, questioned your worth, or simply long to feel less alone, these poems offer more than reflection, they offer companionship.This is a book for the people who have survived.For the people still healing.For the people learning to fly with mended wings. Inside you'll find poems about: - Childhood trauma and family dynamics- Domestic violence and reclaiming your voice- Grief, resilience, and recovery- Mental health and emotional healing- Boundaries and self-worth- Community, compassion, and hope- Creativity as a path to transformation- Finding beauty after surviving the unimaginableSome stories break us.Some stories rebuild us.These poems are about both.