Heroically Lost: Poetry and Prose for Lost Souls

by Jacquelyn Lee

Jacquelyn Lee juxtaposes hurt with hope in her debut literary collection, seeking to provide readers with a sense of solace while the aching realities of trauma linger.

126 pages, Paperback

Published February 16, 2021

About the author

jacquelyn lee is a self-published author and poet. she is best known for her debut poetry book, "under the influence" that she wrote, edited and self-published when she was 19-years-old. she also released a sister book to "under the influence," titled "mind over mother." together, these two books tell the story of her childhood. jacquelyn writes about her experiences growing up with an alcoholic father and a mentally-ill mother.

writing poetry has been jacquelyn's coping mechanism. she writes about raw, real, emotions and experiences that aren't always easy to put into words. her writing focuses on themes of abuse, addiction, childhood trauma, suicide, mental illness, eating disorders, and more. writing poetry has helped her heal, learn, and grow in many ways.

to stay connected with jacquelyn, you can find her as @jacquelyn.lee.poetry on instagram.