Trauma Warning: Poems of Survival

by Rita Kay

This illustrated chapbook of poems journeys through the jagged landscape of trauma, illuminating the hidden corners of the human experience.
The accompanying images mirror the emotional depth of the words.

Here, readers may find a safe space without judgment to breathe, to weep, to understand, and to begin.

Whether you are in the middle of your storm or beginning to heal, this is a companion in the dark, a witness in a world that often demands silence. It will make you feel, but it will never let you feel alone.

Author’s Note
When some wounds don’t close, we learn to breathe through the pain.
We place petals around our scars and turn them into flowers.
Rita Kay

75 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2025

About the author

Rita Kay holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and began her career in the bustling heart of New York City. After returning to her native Greece, she now works as a dedicated job counselor, guiding others with compassion and insight. A lifelong poet, storyteller, painter and survivor, Rita finds inspiration in the everyday details of life, blending her love for words and visual expression into deeply personal works. Passionate about all forms of art, she believes creativity is not just a form of expression but a way of connecting to the world and oneself.