Rising From the Ashes

The creative arts are what have kept me alive. This anthology serves as a collection of the pieces from my journey in recovery from mental illness as a young adult, from age eighteen up until now. I'm hoping that this will help others better understand what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and anxiety, along with coming to terms with the adversity that comes along with living life. The pieces are presented chronologically featuring both freelance poetry and haiku. Embracing the imperfect, learning to love ourselves for who we are, and finding beauty in our flaws are a few of the themes that are explored in this anthology.I hope that this book helps you find peace, inspiration, acceptance, and love, like the process of writing it has for me.