Publisher's Synopsis
"restoring my soul: the journey"
A visceral, transformative journey through darkness and back - for anyone who's ever felt broken, lost, or searching for their light.
"I wrote this when I couldn't see a way out. Now I know: healing isn't pretty, but it's possible."
In this unflinchingly honest collection of poetry and prose, Ronée A. Simmons maps the raw terrain of depression, self-sabotage, and loneliness - and the slow, stubborn climb toward self-love and freedom.
Why readers call this book "a mirror for the unseen"
"You put yourself out there for all to see your pain - and joyfully, your healing. Your book offers others a chance to climb out of the depths."
- Cary Goldstein DMD
"This transparency is missing in modern poetry. You took ownership of your healing instead of blaming the world. That's rare... and powerful."
- Verified Reader
For anyone who has ever:
- Felt stuck in their own head, screaming into the void ("darkness")
- Been crushed under the weight of 'not good enough' ("judgment")
- Used sex, food, or isolation to numb the pain... only to feel emptier ("sexual impurity", "eating my feelings")
- Faked smiles while thinking, "I'm barely holding it together" ("illusion")
But this isn't just about pain - it's proof you can outlive it.
From "I am worthless" to "I am enough" ("affirmation"), and from "I'll never heal" to "My soul is restored" ("unbound"), these words meet you where you are - no platitudes, no preaching.
Perfect for readers of:
- "Milk and Honey" (Rupi Kaur)
- "The Strength In Our Scars" (Bianca Sparacino)
- "The Sun and Her Flowers" (Rupi Kaur)
✨ Your journey starts here.
For book clubs, therapy clients, or solo late-night reading - this is permission to heal out loud.
