This book is a compilation of my thoughts, emotions, and feelings that I have experienced over the past several years. I find that it is sometimes easier to write my thoughts and emotions down on paper, rather than speaking them aloud. Looking back on it, writing poetry has helped save my life. My poems are about depression, trauma, mental illness, and recovery. Many of the poems may be a bit dark; however, it represents what I felt during that time in my life. I chose to share my poems with the world, because I want others to know that they are not alone in life. I want them to know that they were put on this earth for a purpose, and even if they may not have found that purpose yet, they will someday. And when they do, they will be forever thankful that they chose to keep fighting