“Out of the Dark”

“Out of the Dark” is my collection of poetry that I wrote during one of the darkest periods of my life. Originally, it was a method to empty the thoughts in my brain. My head was an ugly space to live in at that time. It was dangerous to stay in that mindset. During this process, I noticed that resources around me didn’t dive into what depression feels like, sounds like, looks like, so my intention shifted. I documented my days the best I could - the depth of depression, the minimal good days, the shattering of any hopeful days, the battles of the mind, and then finally, making it to the other side - in order to validate the experience for others. During my depression, I struggled with exposing these thoughts to my family and friends, because they are extremely painful, and because I haven’t heard anyone discussing this level of darkness, almost as if it didn’t exist. Would have I felt as alone if I had some real content to relate to?

“Out of the Dark” isn’t a work that has the answers, but it will remind you that what you are thinking and feeling is real and understood, not just by me, but the vast majority of humans, who at one point or another, will face depression. If you thought it, so have I. If you felt it, so have I. If you’re dancing between life or death, I have also. It will remind you that there is light. It will remind you what happiness feels like. It will remind you that your soul is asking you to stay on this earth, and if you truly listen to it, it will guide you to a brighter day; A day where you will finally climb out of the dark.

“Out of the Dark” is working its way through the publication process. I hope to bring it to you as soon as possible, in hopes that we mend sooner, open up more often, and understand further.