For me, poetry has always been a sanctuary-a place where I could pour the unspoken pieces of my heart. It's not just about words; it's about releasing emotions I didn't even realize were buried inside. My poems reflect a journey of healing, growth, and rediscovery of my own strength. They are born from moments of darkness, where I struggled to find light, and from seasons of numbness, where I longed to feel again. There was a time when my heart felt locked away, burdened by past hurts, failures, and rejection. Life seemed heavy, and I wondered if I would ever truly find joy again. But even in those moments, I found solace in writing. My pen became a vessel for the prayers I couldn't always speak and the tears I didn't always cry. Each poem became a conversation with God and with myself, peeling back layers of pain and opening me up to hope. Through poetry, I've learned to see beauty in the brokenness. I write not just to inspire myself but to remind others that no matter how deep the shadows, there is always light waiting to break through. My words come from a place of faith and resilience, a quiet determination to rise again, no matter how many times I've fallen. Every poem I write reflects a heart that refuses to give up-a heart that finds joy in God's grace and strength in His promises. It's my way of saying, "This is where I've been, but it's not where I'll stay." Writing reminds me that our stories, even the hard parts, have power, and they're worth sharing.