Balming Words: Poems & Prompts for Healing After Trauma - Stephanie Farenik

nIn this half poetry book, half therapeutic writing guide, you're invited to find hope after trauma, using nothing more than pen and paper.n nn nDividing her work into four seasons, Stephanie tells her story of trauma and its affects on her mental, social, and spiritual health. The prose-like poems will move you, both to raw emotion and to hope for your own healing. Following the poetic work is a writer's guide, full of prompts to help pen your own story.n nn nTrauma recovery is not linear. But time, our reliable friend, will always move forward. season by season, word by balming word, we can heal.n