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Shattered
Those boys sometimes ask how I’m doing
Then they laugh when I say I’m alive
But I know that inside they’re swearing
That they really thought I wouldn’t survive…
After being sexually assaulted as a teenager, Isabella details her subsequent battle with chronic depression as she fights for a happy ending with partners fated to continue a vicious cycle of abuse and, ultimately, abandonment.
A unique insight into the series of events that changed a teenage girl’s life forever and almost caused her to end it; Shattered is a poem-by-poem documentation of young love, grooming, sexual assault, death, heartbreak, psychological abuse and suicidal mindsets that spans five years and may serve to educate those seeking to understand such traumas whilst giving fellow survivors a portal to articulate their feelings and validate their truth.
Then they laugh when I say I’m alive
But I know that inside they’re swearing
That they really thought I wouldn’t survive…
After being sexually assaulted as a teenager, Isabella details her subsequent battle with chronic depression as she fights for a happy ending with partners fated to continue a vicious cycle of abuse and, ultimately, abandonment.
A unique insight into the series of events that changed a teenage girl’s life forever and almost caused her to end it; Shattered is a poem-by-poem documentation of young love, grooming, sexual assault, death, heartbreak, psychological abuse and suicidal mindsets that spans five years and may serve to educate those seeking to understand such traumas whilst giving fellow survivors a portal to articulate their feelings and validate their truth.
98 pages, Hardcover
Published March 21, 2025
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July 25, 2025
A memoir of poems focused on violence against women, detailing the author's own experiences with abuse, loss, heartbreak, and PTSD
A collection of heartfelt poems filled with deep emotions. The author's stunning verses engage readers and lead them on a journey of profound and enlightening thoughts. Each poem is carefully crafted.The author’s words resonate deeply with the reader's soul. The poetry is profoundly meaningful, resulting in a brief yet incredibly engaging read. The author’s ability to offer encouragement and hope while also acknowledging genuine disappointment and pain is truly refreshing. This makes the book an essential addition to any bookshelf.
The poetic verses flow smoothly and with interest. Each has its own unique charm and darkness. I loved the poems "Little Girl Lost," "Afterwards," "Nature’s Booklet," "Pilgrims," and "Life Phases," all of which are exquisitely penned.
A collection of heartfelt poems filled with deep emotions. The author's stunning verses engage readers and lead them on a journey of profound and enlightening thoughts. Each poem is carefully crafted.The author’s words resonate deeply with the reader's soul. The poetry is profoundly meaningful, resulting in a brief yet incredibly engaging read. The author’s ability to offer encouragement and hope while also acknowledging genuine disappointment and pain is truly refreshing. This makes the book an essential addition to any bookshelf.
The poetic verses flow smoothly and with interest. Each has its own unique charm and darkness. I loved the poems "Little Girl Lost," "Afterwards," "Nature’s Booklet," "Pilgrims," and "Life Phases," all of which are exquisitely penned.
April 26, 2025
Inaspettato e intenso, con una scrittura musicale. Isabella Jacqueline traccia storie di abbandono e dolore (e di abusi) senza pietismo, ma con freddezza di chi sta analizzando il passato per andare avanti, senza togliersi colpe, ma raccontando un maschile colpevole. Quando parla di natura e di amore e di amicizia, è dolcezza mista a malinconia. Cuori spezzati in tanti modi diversi.
March 29, 2025
Shattered is a poetry book about feelings, sensations, sexual assault and empowerment. Reading it is like reading a diary. The author, Isabella, submerges you into a world of her experiences — and that world becomes part of you… gradually, page by page 🌪️
May 10, 2025
Brilliant! Deep, raw and comfortingly beautiful.
March 22, 2025
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Hypnosis
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Shattered
Drowning
Sweet Embrace
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