Something bursts Drip Drip Drip Crimson red liquid gathers in my hand Drip Drip Drip It creates a puddle on the paper Drip Drip Drip It forms into letters and words

This book is the process. The process of going from a place so dark that I was certain I could never escape to understanding how my feelings and experiences changed and grow me. It is coming back from the depths to find sunshine once more. It is learning how time changes our perspective even after thinking that there was no possible way to feel differently.

Life I never quite understood the purpose of it all. The highs, the lows, and the in-betweens. If you have fallen into a black hole, how do you climb out? When the lows overshadow the highs. When the once bright sun sets and doesn't rise? When you have lost so much, you're struggling to count your blessings. When you wonder why it happened to you out of eight billion people. When your heart has burned to ashes. Filled with poetry and short stories, this book explores the psyche of a young girl struggling with mental health issues after descending into the hell of loss and trauma, yet longing to rise from the ashes.

In our society it is forbidden to "love". It was some kind of unnecessary feeling that humans felt towards someone they really "liked". They got into "relationships" and sometimes even "married" each other. Our schools teach us why "love" is unnecessary and doesn't contribute to a fulfilling life. We live to make a carrier. To be successful. And to do that, you should not rely on anyone, but focus on yourself to optimize your future. Now all of us have a meaning in life, a path we want to follow, not caring about these irrelevant emotions that keep us from growing, from becoming the best version of ourselves.

In "Lyrics from a Paper Heart" the author invites readers to journey with her on an intimate exploration of the human soul, delving into the innings that shape each of our lives. This collection of poems takes readers through the tangled labyrinth of the mind, where fear and liberation coexist and the line between light and darkness blurs. It sheds light on the desire for and the ails of love and self-discovery and provides a rollercoaster of raw emotions. Each piece depicts the author's confrontation of her fears as she searches for meaning amidst chaos. Each poem is meant as food for thought, provoking you to sit in the shadows, see & hold the broken pieces and hopefully, inciting you to rise from ashes countless times again. "Lyrics from a Paper Heart" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of us all still here, still figuring out life and the intangible world within. It is written for those of us who have loved fiercely, hurt deeply, known loss and keep going.

This is not your typical story. With a hopeful beginning and a shatteringly beautiful end. This is your story. This is your thoughts in a book. ... With this collection of poems, poetry slams and short stories I have written down what circulates in the mind of every young individual. Questions. Being free. And of course: Love. In this book, you will be guided to not read from front to back but to take and read what you need when you need it. Along the lines, you will find music that you can access, to guide your experience or audios to use as a soundscape. The intention of this book is not to distract from reality, but to encapsulate it. To reflect and pause, in order to apply. Welcome! I applaud you for going on this journey, buckle up...

Boston, UK: Sarah and Hannah's lives are intertwined by a lifetime of friendship, commitment and love. Together they face their mutual journey into parenthood, celebrating each other's wins while trying to overcome obstacles. Will they achieve their goals? What matters really at the end of a life? How can the beloved daughter Hope cope with the loss of her family member? The novella explores the value of friendship and the bond of parents and their child, creating at the same time a feeling of togetherness in the face of difficult topics regarding parenthood. A relatable and (all-in-all) cosy read for parents - current ones and in the future.