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From the Darkness
A collection of poetry and journal entries, written during and after depressive episodes
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2020
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July 26, 2020
A deeply thought-provoking book, full of different perspectives on the struggles of substance abuse and depression. A sombre read in places, this honest and heart-wrenching collection of thoughts lays the authors soul bare and gives a deeper understanding into the mind of someone suffering.
February 28, 2022
From the outset I must say, "From the Darkness" is about depression, but it's not a depressing read.
Regina R Taylor's collection of poems and journal entries explore what it's like to live with depression; to deal with negative thoughts you have no control over; to cope with addiction and recovery.
From the opening piece "Thoughts", you are pulled into the world of the author - a dark pit from where it feels there's no way out. But then, there it is, a glimpse of light in the encroaching darkness.
Whilst these poems highlight the paralyzing nature of anxiety and depression, they feature the running themes of hope and finding the strength to carry on, without ever feeling schmaltzy.
The title of the collection - From the Darkness - could not be more apt.
It's a short book, but that's not to say its light reading. The pieces sit with you as you contemplate the thoughts, feelings and head-space of the author as she experienced them.
A number of pieces stand out. "Goodbye" is heartbreaking; "Strength" and "A Friend" both reinforce the need for a depressed soul to connect and confide in another;
"Tainted", "Endless" and "Nothing" thrust you into the mindset of someone dealing with anxiety and depression. But then are poems like "Angel", a beautiful letter to their loved one, and "Hopeless", a poem that is actually filled with hope
Books on mental health may not be rare, but ones like this are important not just in helping others to understand what it's like to deal with the condition, but to remind those suffering that they're not alone... That there is light in the darkness.
From the Darkness is Regina R Taylor's first published work and is a sign of great things to come from the author.
Regina R Taylor's collection of poems and journal entries explore what it's like to live with depression; to deal with negative thoughts you have no control over; to cope with addiction and recovery.
From the opening piece "Thoughts", you are pulled into the world of the author - a dark pit from where it feels there's no way out. But then, there it is, a glimpse of light in the encroaching darkness.
Whilst these poems highlight the paralyzing nature of anxiety and depression, they feature the running themes of hope and finding the strength to carry on, without ever feeling schmaltzy.
The title of the collection - From the Darkness - could not be more apt.
It's a short book, but that's not to say its light reading. The pieces sit with you as you contemplate the thoughts, feelings and head-space of the author as she experienced them.
A number of pieces stand out. "Goodbye" is heartbreaking; "Strength" and "A Friend" both reinforce the need for a depressed soul to connect and confide in another;
"Tainted", "Endless" and "Nothing" thrust you into the mindset of someone dealing with anxiety and depression. But then are poems like "Angel", a beautiful letter to their loved one, and "Hopeless", a poem that is actually filled with hope
Books on mental health may not be rare, but ones like this are important not just in helping others to understand what it's like to deal with the condition, but to remind those suffering that they're not alone... That there is light in the darkness.
From the Darkness is Regina R Taylor's first published work and is a sign of great things to come from the author.
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