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EMERGING
In the sombre aftermath of my father's passing in February 2020, an emotional journey unfolded, navigating the terrain of grief's five stages. Denial gripped me tightly, its bitter tendrils refusing to let go; echoes of that fateful day in February 2020 reverberated through my heart.Devastation struck when I couldn't reach home in time to bid my father a final farewell. Desperation permeated the air as I dialled his number from the airport, his weakening voice whispering, "I love you," before slipping away into eternity. A single daughter to him, I grappled with the cruel reality of being denied the solace of a final embrace.This collection of poetry, written follows his pathway explores the five stages of grief and my estrangement from my family as a result.
70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2024
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January 13, 2026
EMERGING is a raw, intimate collection of poetry that captures the ache of loss with heartbreaking honesty. Victoria Reiby guides readers through the five stages of grief with language that is tender, painful, and deeply human, transforming personal sorrow into shared understanding. Each poem feels like a quiet conversation with the reader, honoring love, regret, and resilience in the aftermath of loss. This is a moving and courageous work that will resonate with anyone who has grieved, loved deeply, or searched for healing through words.
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