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Conversations With Myself: A collection of poems about survival and hope
“Me, finally choosing myself and moving myself on and forward in life. Leaving the past behind because that is what I deserve. A fresh start”
In the concluding book of a three-part series, Conversations with Myself is a deeply shattering collection of poems about survival and hope.
Hope, once a negative influence, now a possible bright light and worthy companion.
What was a comfortable descent into madness now a long hard walk back towards the sun.
Strength, bravery and resilience; a personal account of what it’s like to have been abused so terribly and finally, moving on.
The ending of a painful era.
Conversations with ghosts; no longer needed or wanted. There’s no closure that anyone else can bring other than what I chose for myself. Forgiveness and love because that is what I deserve.
In the concluding book of a three-part series, Conversations with Myself is a deeply shattering collection of poems about survival and hope.
Hope, once a negative influence, now a possible bright light and worthy companion.
What was a comfortable descent into madness now a long hard walk back towards the sun.
Strength, bravery and resilience; a personal account of what it’s like to have been abused so terribly and finally, moving on.
The ending of a painful era.
Conversations with ghosts; no longer needed or wanted. There’s no closure that anyone else can bring other than what I chose for myself. Forgiveness and love because that is what I deserve.
97 pages, Paperback
Published October 9, 2025
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About the author
T.L. MacRae
9 books22 followersT. L. MacRae is a fairy warrior princess from Fife, Scotland. Told too often that her head was in the clouds, she lost touch with reality somewhere around tea parties and chasing unicorns & faeries. She created realms of her own and lives there instead.
She writes unhinged horror, spicy romance, devastating poetry and a little non-fiction. As a survivor she wants to raise awareness of domestic abuse and mental health issues. She believes that writing gives her a voice otherwise silenced by those who benefited from that quiet in the past.
Find her on social media @tlmacraeauthor
She writes unhinged horror, spicy romance, devastating poetry and a little non-fiction. As a survivor she wants to raise awareness of domestic abuse and mental health issues. She believes that writing gives her a voice otherwise silenced by those who benefited from that quiet in the past.
Find her on social media @tlmacraeauthor
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October 22, 2025
A powerful collection once again about life during and the aftermath of an abusive relationship that led to marriage and kids and the fact T L faced victim shaming and going to court to no avail is absolutely shocking but not surprising in other ways unfortunately as often happens we hear about.
Some stand out poems that I found really relatable to me were:
7. Don't Touch Me, about feeling safer having no one touch you, friends or family after suffering abuse at the hands of people before making you weary.
50. Almost Taken Out By A Speeding Car, especially in a week where speeding has been talked about on the news being one of the main causes of points on licenses and how dangerous it is and having recently witnessed a car by me drive clean through a red light, is shocking that it resulted in no action being such a close near miss and sounding utterly terrifying.
51. Mittens, about the comfort of a furry companion and how it can leave you with pet loss and the grief from it in your life echoes in many ways especially when they can provide you with comfort for years unquestionably unlike another human could. As someone who's lost a pet and close a friend in a year it stings in multiple ways and until you go through it and feel it affect many areas of your life, you don't realise how hard it can be to just carry on at all.
Another wonderful collection in the deep honesty T L writes with and to share so much of her story too I know people can read and relate to many parts separately of their own from grief, abuse, separation and divorce, there'll be something many people can relate to in this collection for sure.
Some stand out poems that I found really relatable to me were:
7. Don't Touch Me, about feeling safer having no one touch you, friends or family after suffering abuse at the hands of people before making you weary.
50. Almost Taken Out By A Speeding Car, especially in a week where speeding has been talked about on the news being one of the main causes of points on licenses and how dangerous it is and having recently witnessed a car by me drive clean through a red light, is shocking that it resulted in no action being such a close near miss and sounding utterly terrifying.
51. Mittens, about the comfort of a furry companion and how it can leave you with pet loss and the grief from it in your life echoes in many ways especially when they can provide you with comfort for years unquestionably unlike another human could. As someone who's lost a pet and close a friend in a year it stings in multiple ways and until you go through it and feel it affect many areas of your life, you don't realise how hard it can be to just carry on at all.
Another wonderful collection in the deep honesty T L writes with and to share so much of her story too I know people can read and relate to many parts separately of their own from grief, abuse, separation and divorce, there'll be something many people can relate to in this collection for sure.
October 21, 2025
Conversations with Myself” is a powerful and deeply emotional conclusion to a journey that feels both intimate and universal. From the very first page, I could sense the author’s raw honesty and vulnerability. This isn’t just a collection of poems it’s a mirror of self-discovery, pain, healing, and the quiet triumph of survival.
What moved me most is how the author transforms the idea of hope. Once seen as something fragile or even foolish, hope slowly becomes a companion steady, warm, and necessary. Each poem feels like a conversation with the past, but also a farewell to it. The title fits perfectly; these are indeed conversations, not just with memories and ghosts, but with the self that finally chooses to move forward.
The writing is lyrical, yet grounded in truth. It doesn’t shy away from the darkness of abuse, loss, and emotional struggle, but instead faces them head-on with courage and grace. By the end, I felt as though I had walked beside the author through her healing from the depths of pain to a place of quiet empowerment.
The closing lines left me breathless: forgiveness, self-love, and freedom are no longer just concepts, but well-earned realities. Conversations with Myself is a beautiful reminder that closure isn’t given it’s chosen. This book deserves to be read slowly, savored, and felt deeply. It’s a stunning and heartfelt end to an unforgettable series.
What moved me most is how the author transforms the idea of hope. Once seen as something fragile or even foolish, hope slowly becomes a companion steady, warm, and necessary. Each poem feels like a conversation with the past, but also a farewell to it. The title fits perfectly; these are indeed conversations, not just with memories and ghosts, but with the self that finally chooses to move forward.
The writing is lyrical, yet grounded in truth. It doesn’t shy away from the darkness of abuse, loss, and emotional struggle, but instead faces them head-on with courage and grace. By the end, I felt as though I had walked beside the author through her healing from the depths of pain to a place of quiet empowerment.
The closing lines left me breathless: forgiveness, self-love, and freedom are no longer just concepts, but well-earned realities. Conversations with Myself is a beautiful reminder that closure isn’t given it’s chosen. This book deserves to be read slowly, savored, and felt deeply. It’s a stunning and heartfelt end to an unforgettable series.
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