Some Scared Sister: a book of poetry about art, addiction, and belonging

by C.S. Mee

"Some Scared Sister" is a poignant journey through the complexities of familial strife, anxiety, and addiction, framed by the transformative power of art. This collection of poetry delves into the heart of loving an addict, unearthing the pain, resilience, and indelible impact on one's psyche. With raw honesty and vivid imagery, it navigates through memories, confronts hard truths, and offers glimpses of hope and healing. It’s a testament to the non-linear path of recovery, a narrative that resonates with the strength found in vulnerability and the beauty in brokenness.

61 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2024

About the author

A poet and literary fiction writer, C.S Mee lives in Southern California with her husband and son. She studied Creative Writing at California State University, Chico and Novel Writing at Orange Coast College. Her poetry book, "Some Scared Sister” marks the launch of her literary career. She is currently working on her debut novel.

Reviews

[Michael Concepcion · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one that I need on my shelf, not just a digital copy. Trying to capture all of my praise for this work feels impossible and might require a second or third read-through.

But I will say that, among the many emotions and experiences that arose, this book made me nostalgic for the 90s, made me weep, actually laugh out loud, reevaluate my own biases and expectations around grief and forgiveness, and most importantly, brought me to empathize with adults and (current) underage children processing the horrors of a loved one experiencing addiction.

Carly brings you on her own journey of struggling through the complexity of addiction, loss, trauma, and healing. Along the way, as a third party participant, I felt gently invited to look inwardly to my own inner child and the parental wounds that my adult self hasn't fully processed. True storytelling masterpieces throughout oral and written tradition have the ability to be so zeroed in on an experience that can reach and grow the hearts of the masses.

It also was such a gentle invitation to look inward and to love my own inner child that did what they had to do to survive.

The author's writing voice is: lyrical without being superfluous, playful with a timeless feel,
Carly Mee tackles a gut-wrenchingly painful subject matter with the writing chops of a seasoned author and the wisdom of someone with a wealth of knowledge and healing from their own personal growth.

I already have a mental shortlist of people that NEED to experience the beauty of this book. Hands down one of the best reads within the last 4 years for me!

[J. Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some Scared Sister by c.s. mee is raw and powerfully heartbreaking. I found myself needing time to fully absorb it. Bare on the page, she weaves flashbulb tales of deep longing—for family, for healing through art, for escape from addiction—and the anguish of words left unsaid.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some Scared Sister is a visceral journey through the human experience told by a woman with a very unique voice. In addition to the colorful and gorgeous darkness, there are uplifting and inspiring poems in here, poems to give you life. Enjoy the spectrum of sensation.