Old Wounds

Anarae Silverwillow

Anarae's raw, revealing poetry explores complex emotions and mental health through the lens of childhood trauma. For Anarae, meticulously crafting each verse provides a sense of control and empowerment. Her poems traverse the spectrum of human experience - from crushing depths of despair to flickering glimpses of hope. Writing offers an oasis of self-expression where difficult truths can be transformed into art, and developing a community of readers with shared wounds brings connection. While the journey of healing is ongoing, Anarae finds solace in using finely-tuned language like stitches to mend the fragmented self. She continues to embrace poetry as a means of spiritual release, mental wellness, and deeper human connection. more…

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