Book Blurb
This book is a poignant and introspective collection of poetic narratives that give voice to various mental health disorders. Each poem is written from the perspective of the disorder itself, offering an intimate glimpse into the complex emotions, thoughts, and struggles experienced by those who live with these conditions. The disorders covered range from common issues like anxiety, depression, and insomnia to more severe and misunderstood conditions such as schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, and Munchausen by proxy.
Through vivid and often unsettling imagery, the book explores the feelings of isolation, fear, and internal conflict that accompany these mental health challenges. The writing is raw and evocative, designed to evoke empathy and understanding in the reader, while also highlighting the deeply personal and often hidden nature of mental illness.
This collection serves as a powerful reflection on the human psyche, providing a voice to the silent battles fought by many. It encourages readers to confront the realities of mental illness, fostering greater awareness and compassion for those who live with these disorders.
KATHERINE BLACK REVIEW
The cover of this one threw me, I stupidly read it blurb unseen and expected a novel. That was down to me and I was in for a very enlightening and pleasant surprise. I read this book in one sitting and was blown away by the way it was presented.
Some poetry evolving from the personal struggles of mental illness can be convoluted. They are often deeply personal and profoundly reflective and deep. Sometimes irritatingly self-entitled and so complex that you haven’t a clue what the writer is trying to get across. And rightly so, writing poetry is great therapy, and if it helps others, all well and good.
This book is different and it’s so brilliantly clever. Each poem reflects a different condition and has the same finishing line. It makes the condition itself the living character of the piece. … “I am depression.” …. Clever and inspired.
I don’t normally read poetry, but this was fantastic. It’s written clearly so that you can see what people suffer. It would be impossible for the author to have every one of these conditions so we understand immediately that she’s writing from a fly-on-the-wall stance. The book is written by a professional, but not once do you feel lectured to or preached at.
While I was reading, I felt this would be the perfect gift for somebody dealing with their mental health—particularly a young person struggling to find a place for their condition in their changing lives.
A great read, beautifully told. It’s clean, clear, and tells it straight which cuts through–but takes you straight to– the emotion and pain without the author ever going there. Brilliant, and one of my top reads this year.
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Incredibly impactful and thought-provoking
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About Stevie Hostetter
My name is Stevie Hostetter! I was born and raised in Alamosa, Co. I have one son named Ely who is 12. I also have a dog and some ducks. I have been wanting to publish a book since I was about 6. I wrote this poetry book to inspire people and to give them hope. Writing has become extremely difficult for me because I was recently diagnosed with arthritis however that won’t stop me.
