Show me a strong woman and I’ll show you the blackened scrawl: survivor. sturdy. Edged.

Are you struggling to figure out who you are?

Do you feel trapped in your career, relationship, or life?

Are you trying to find passion again?

Soft Edges is a poetry collection for women about the conflict between who we are and who society thinks we should be. It explores the deep, raw emotion of becoming your true self while battling very real, modern problems–in relationships, careers, and society. These poems are a genuine look at the deep struggle of finding the courage to be who you really want to be. The first half of the poems, The Dark, focus on the complex emotions we face in modern society, especially as women, to wear a mask for the world. These words illuminate the struggle we face in stale relationships, the burden of responsibility, and the struggle of expectations. The second half of the poems, The Fire, seeks to inspire you to find the courage to rise up above expectations and find your own fulfillment.

Being a soft edge isn’t easy, but walking through the fire to uncover your deepest self leads to an inner peace we all seek. These poems will remind you of the very important truth: We see you.