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shadows & becoming
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 3 2025
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shadows & Becoming is a profoundly personal collection of 100 poems chronicling one woman's transformative journey through loss, identity, and healing. Written by a medical student navigating the intersection of science and art, this collection speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with grief, self-doubt, or the challenge of becoming who they're meant to be.
For my father-whose hands healed bodies by day and crafted verses by night, teaching me that science and poetry are both languages of wonder.
What You'll Find Inside:
- Grief & Absence - Raw, honest poems about losing loved ones and learning to carry their memory
- Shadows & Doubt - Confronting the inner critic and transforming self-doubt into self-compassion
- Anxiety & Walls - Navigating the pressures of medical school and impostor syndrome
- Darkness & Depths - Finding light in the most profound moments of despair
- Racism & Belonging - Powerful verses about identity, heritage, and reclaiming your place in the world
- Healing & Becoming - The triumphant journey toward self-acceptance and authentic living
Perfect for Readers Who:
- Are processing grief and loss
- Struggle with anxiety, depression, or self-doubt
- Navigate challenges of identity and belonging
- Work in healthcare or are pursuing medical careers
- Appreciate poetry that combines vulnerability with resilience
- Seek authentic voices exploring the complexity of becoming
Shadows & Becoming is more than a poetry collection; it's a testament to the human capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. Each poem serves as both mirror and map, reflecting universal struggles while charting a path toward hope and self-acceptance.
I am no longer becoming; I have arrived at myself.
Join this powerful journey from shadow into light, and discover that even in our darkest moments, the seeds of our becoming are already taking root.
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