AMERICA-20AMERICA-20 delivers a gut-wrenching punch to the heart and to the soul of America. In my angriest work so far, the raw emotion and heartbreak can be felt on every page. Through poetry and prose, I grapple with the current state of America: the devastation of COVID-19, the outcry of the Black Lives Matter movement, the inhumanities of the Trump administration, the abandonment of God in America, the fear mongering of 24-hour news cycles, and so much more. In a nation on the brink of the Second Civil War, I scream into the void in the only way I know how: with written word.
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Pretending to Try to Be OkayIn this collection, I dive even deeper into the darkest sides of my mind. I explore my suicidal thoughts and overwhelming desires to meet death. Attempting to make sense of my demons, I write to loved ones, myself, and those who battle with similar thoughts. I dive into the many different sides of myself, into my biggest insecurities and fears, into my past struggles, and everywhere in between. I hope to show through this collection that, despite the vibrant colors painted by social media, the world is still a place filled with so many dark places. And that's okay. Emotions are meant to be explored--even the darkest ones.
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In The Algorithm We Trust
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