Lisa Ann, the self-described "Dramatic Flower" shares her real-life
story about how poetry helped her overcome the aftermath of abuse and
find herself again. The poems in this volume document her
transformative journey from inadequacy to unstoppable, from shame to
strength, and from hopeless to hopeful. Diving deep into topics
including abuse, loneliness, toxicity, faith, and self worth, this
book candidly discusses the difficult journey of healing with humor
and hope along the way. Grounded and rooted in the love of God, this
woman finds her salvation and value in God's love, sharing her path to
recovery in hopes that someone else will find value, purpose, and
freedom in her words. Excerpt from the poem "To The Abuse Survivor"- Some days you will be angry at him or
angry at yourself for allowing the abuse to happen,
but on those days, remember-
do all you can to remember-
that you are not the broken one.
You will survive this-I know because I did. You are not damaged goods.
You are of value and lovely in the sight of God. About the author:
Lisa Ann is a lover of words, Birmingham, and DIY crafts. Her poetry
and art have been featured by Button Poetry's social feeds. And while
she never considered herself a spoken word poet, you can catch her
from time to time behind the mic in Birmingham at local open mic
nights. @thedramaticflower