I Probably Should Have Gone to Therapy: A Collection of Poems

by Darah DeWalt

I Probably Should Have Gone to Therapy navigates the unfiltered, honest journey of life at its core by exploring breaking points, healing, reflection, and recovery. This collection intimately dissects the different versions of ourselves, whether they were created by trauma, silence, pressure, or mere survival instinct, and forces us to approach the darkest parts - and lead them to the light. The poems speak to the person who never felt like they were enough, the person who had to rebuild after loss, and the person who's finally ready to look in the mirror and confront their reflection.

I Probably Should Have Gone to Therapy offers comfort to anyone feeling alone as they embrace the process of healing, however - it also acts as a reminder that recovery is a brutal, uneven road; it is possible.

This collection is made for those who enjoy contemporary, honest poetry and readers who seek a voice that understands both the chaos, and the beauty of being human.

299 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 28, 2026

About the author

Darah DeWalt was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. From a young age, she developed a love for reading and writing, always dreaming of becoming an author.
In 2021, she released her debut young adult novel, Battlefield, a story centered on friendship, grief, and found family. She continues to explore emotionally honest themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in her writing.
Her first self-published poetry collection, I Probably Should Have Gone to Therapy, was released in April 2026.

Reviews

[Hannah Calloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of poems made me feel ALL the feels. They’re emotional and relatable. While I was reading this collection, I shed tears. I laughed. I felt my heart ache. I felt seen and heard. At the end of the day, that’s all anyone wants, is to feel seen, heard, and understood. And these poems provided me that feeling the entire time I was reading. I’ve already gone back and reread a few of these poems because they’re just that perfect.

Shoutout to my best friend Darah, the author of these poems. I am SO proud of you for sharing the deepest parts of your soul with the world through this collection. You’re so inspiring! Never stop sharing your writing with the world. 💙