Brain Matter: An Anthology of Love and Survival (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798268931228)

These poems are an ode to love, to pain, to sacrifice, to fear, and to healing. Written over 5 years, this anthology follows a young woman's journey through relationships, addiction, trauma, and, finally, resolution. However, as the poems will show, a happy ending is not necessarily what follows the final page - rather, there is a hope that things will be different than they were before. This is all we can ask for.

There are sensitive themes within this book. Please be mindful before reading.

Trigger Warnings:

• Drug use
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Self harm

About the author:

Samantha is a South African poet with a background in Theatre and Psychology. She is a survivor of physical and sexual assault, as well as a drug addict in recovery. Her work explores the intersections of love, loss, and resilience, drawing from lived experiences of survival and healing. Brain Matter is her debut collection.