poetically healing

by ava grace schneck

This collection of poetry explores themes of faith, growing up, friendship, loneliness, and heartbreak. Written between the ages of fifteen and seventeen, these poems reflect a pivotal season of my life—a time of deep emotion, confusion, and healing.

Each piece is a glimpse into my journey of learning to let go, trust God, and allow Jesus to mend a heart that often felt broken. Through sadness, anxiety, and the struggle of finding my worth in people rather than Him, I discovered the healing power of writing. Poetry became my refuge, and eventually, my testimony.

This book is for every young person who feels unseen, forgotten, or overwhelmed by emotion. Your feelings matter. You are not alone. These poems are my story of learning to grow, to grieve, and to hope again—and I pray they offer comfort, understanding, and a reminder that healing is possible. Without all of that hurt, I would have never learned to poetically heal.

—Ava Grace Schneck

Genres: Poetry

139 pages, Paperback

Published May 31, 2025

Reviews

[Sara Pineda Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful poetry and incredible relatable <3

[Jay G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This poetry book beautifully explores the pain of heartbreak, the non-linear nature of healing, and the love Jesus has for us that’s beyond our understanding. The poems are quick and easy to read, yet deeply meaningful. I appreciated that some pages touched on other themes too, which helped me feel more connected to the author through at least variety of her thoughtful well-written words. Although there were pages I couldn’t relate to as strongly, they offered fresh perspectives outside of my personal experience. I would especially recommend this book to Christian girls going through a difficult season or heartbreak, as that seems to be the intended audience. That said, even as a male reader, I found powerful lines that stayed with me. Each page offers comfort and reminds the reader they are not alone, meeting you exactly where you are while creating a beautiful space to poetically heal.