Daring To Take Up Space

by Daniell Koepke

In her first poetry collection, Daniell gives voice to the fear and anxiety, as well as the perseverance and strength, that has been fundamental to her own personal growth journey and the path to deeper and more meaningful self-love and acceptance. In her own words, this book is for “the 17-year-old Daniell who was convinced she was worthless; who was convinced she would never survive or amount to anything. This is for the friends and family who never stopped believing in and supporting her. This is for all the people who feel that they have to shrink and hide who they are in order to be loved and accepted and worth something. This is for anyone who needs a reminder that you deserve to take up space in the world and that you are enough.”

Genres: Poetry, Self Help, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Psychology, Personal Development, Personal Growth

96 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2019

Reviews

[Kiera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m such a sucker for therapy type poetry. If you’re a sensitive little bean or have a heavy heart, this is a perfect read.

The authors a therapist in training too!

[Adriza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was way too fucking beautiful to not have a physical copy but it was so expensive I ended up printing out the e-book.

[Robyn Latchford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really gentle, affirming words. I'm glad I bought this book.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the author would die if she knew I read this in one sitting as that’s definitely not the intention. While I connected with some of it, most of it wasn’t for me. I can appreciate it, but not love it for myself- ya know? Donating this one to our school library because I think it would be perfect for a girl graduating high school.

[Amirah Nuha Ghaidah · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a warm book, but quite repetitive.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book. I am so incredibly grateful that a friend introduced me to Danielles blog posts, and recommended this book. It's a book that can be kept near and re read over and over again. I recently started reading Danielles blog posts, and i fell in love with her writing style and her messages entangled in the blog posts. the style allowed for an easy read, but also a powerful read. While a heavy collection of topics one is sure to go through throughout their life, Danielle managed to write about accepting these feelings, but also knowing that there is light at the end of the tunnel, you can get through what you are going through. It may not be now or a week or a month out, but each day by putting yourself first, you are embracing the beautiful journey of self growth and self care, and one day it will be done and you will have come to a place you thought would not have been possible. she writes in such an uplifting way that it is almost a mantra that you can in-vision saying, of positive self talk rather than a heavy topic to read through. I will for sure be re-reading this book time and time again. ! and I think everyone should at-least read it once too!

[sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You don't need anyone's affection or approval in order to be good enough.

When somcone rejects or abandons or judges you, it isn't actually about you.

It's about them and their own insecurities or limitations or needs, and you don't have to internalize that.

Your worth isn't contingent upon other people's acceptance of you."

[Latifa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very beautifully and artisticly written, how calming is to read something like this on vacation ✨

[Kenzie snodgrass · Rating 2 out of 5]

Soooooo repetitive

[Lorraine Tan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was beautiful. I just need to open any page of this book and I’m saved. This book will always occupy a precious space in my heart. This book acts as my pillar of support through my existential crisis, depressive episodes and anxiety. This piece is a masterpiece, who would have thought that words could save someone’s life. I’m still struggling in my bumpy mental health journey, so I’ll definitely remind myself to pick this book up frequently to let myself breathe in the safe haven of love, reassurance, support and comfort. The cover of this book is absolutely breathtaking, impactful and beautiful. The cover & design on the back page of this book is directed with purpose, making readers feel a sense of relatability and reassurance. Thank you Daniell Koepke for crafting this masterpiece, and of course, for your existence. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥

[Daria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This felt like taking a deep breath.

[m ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

You are enough.
<3

[Rachel007 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick poetry read. A little repetitive, but everything I needed to hear. Recommending to a lot of people!

[kewa ☾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

the motivations in this book is helping me through life 🙌

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely want to analyse this in more depth eventually but I loved it. If you struggle with confidence, mental health and loving yourself in general this is a beautiful poetry book to read.

[Ronja · Rating 4 out of 5]

❤️‍🩹

[sammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should have a copy of this and refer back to it regularly

[Anastasiya M · Rating 2 out of 5]

A pretty cover and an inspirational title but sadly the poetry didn't feel inspirational to me. The long pieces failed to hold my attention halfway through reading them. For such a short collection, it was riddled with repetition and I wonder, if those pieces were removed, how many would remain in the book?

This was a debut collection filled with positive affirmations aimed at people going through a difficult time and needing to be read at the right moment.

Read more here: https://sincerelyyoursannie.wordpress...

[Maria Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of positivity, I wish more people would read this.

[Reni Handuweni · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some pages are beautifully written.
The book is more suitable for people who are having a difficult time and need of positive affirmations.

[Joanna Weatherbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bookclub- to be rated.

What a sweet book for a gift- 💞

[Mariem · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

While little, this book packs a powerful punch. I laughed, I cried, I got called out…I truly feel impacted and touched by this little collection of poems/essays/whatever you want to call them. Truly one of my favorite things I’ve read in a while! I will be coming back to reread passages I flagged and highlighted for sure.

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve googled “books that will make me feel like everything is going to be okay” and the suggestions were lack luster. This book should be at top of that list. Every poem feels so so validating and comforting. I can tell this will be a book I come back to when I need a pep talk.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

” there are people you haven’t met yet
who will love you and fight for you.
Don’t settle for anything less.”

This book was a therapy session and I mean that in the best way. The poetry really resonated, but there were times I felt like some poems were the same thing with different words.

Overall a really powerful read 🖤

[Levi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A warm, gentle collection of kind, affirming poems.

80 pages of embracing words that leave you feeling like you’ve been cuddled by the worlds best cuddler.

Should definitely be on the bookshelf, and could absolutely be re-read.

[Olivia Minnich · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this 3 stars because this is a book you don’t read in one sitting. It’s a poetry/therapy book. I read this whenever I was feeling down or needed a pick me up. These are all things I’ve been told before, but they’re also nice to read. It’s nice to be validated.

[Shawna · Rating 4 out of 5]

there wasn’t anything i hadn’t read before i must say but it was still written in a way that allowed the words to speak to me and to touch me where i needed them to

4/5

[Autumn Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 I cried

[Madelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

we love positive affirmations