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Finding Daisies
Finding Daisies takes the reader through the life stages of a girl who endures untold trauma and ultimately overcomes it. From pre-birth to motherhood, Jessica Jocelyn imparts the reader with an inside look of navigating the tumultuous process of healing from the mother and father wounds. Steeped in sheer poignancy and glimmers of hope, this isn’t merely a poetic narrative of growth; it’s a story of being more rooted in oneself and becoming one’s own parent. Above all, this heartfelt, beautifully-illustrated poetry collection serves as a homage to the generational trauma breakers whose perseverance halted a toxic cycle and instigated a new one of transformative catharsis.
TWs reference to physical, emotional, sexual, and domestic abusemother/father woundself-affliction
TWs reference to physical, emotional, sexual, and domestic abusemother/father woundself-affliction
- GenresPoetryPsychology
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2022
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About the author
Jessica Jocelyn
8 books151 followersJessica Jocelyn is the thirty-something author of four poetry books (Chasing Wildfires, Finding Daisies, Girl(Remastered), and Ever More), a proud mother, and a nemophilist. By sharing her lived experiences, she strives to deeply connect with her readers and remind them that they are not in this alone. Jessica’s poetry may be hard to hear at times, but it’s always healing to read. In the same vein, her past may be dark, but writing serves as her spark of sunlight. When she isn’t storytelling, you can find this free-spirited goth spending quality time with her family that inspire her every day.
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October 19, 2023
This is a beautiful poetry collection!
Though I did not relate to every single passage in this book, there were many pages that spoke to my inner healing child. ❤️🩹
✨️"Sweet child, you are changing seasons. I must rip you from this earth and place you where you truly belong. Yes, it will hurt. Yes, you will be scared. No, it will not be easy. But first your heart must break to the point where leaving is the only chance of survival. Awaken, child. Awaken by the pain. Come back to life."
✨️"My legacy to leave is not about the times where people failed me. It's not about the tear-stained pillows or the times I was brought to my knees. When I walk by, people won't speak of my dark days. They will marvel at all the times I got back up and kept walking. Even though each step seemed harder than the one before it.
Because my ultimate goal is when my children speak of strength,
They will point at me."
✨️"A mother doesn't just create you with her wings. She teaches you how to use them. For so long I never knew what to do with them, so I'm learning now with the help of my children. What magnificent little teachers they've turned out to be."
Though I did not relate to every single passage in this book, there were many pages that spoke to my inner healing child. ❤️🩹
✨️"Sweet child, you are changing seasons. I must rip you from this earth and place you where you truly belong. Yes, it will hurt. Yes, you will be scared. No, it will not be easy. But first your heart must break to the point where leaving is the only chance of survival. Awaken, child. Awaken by the pain. Come back to life."
✨️"My legacy to leave is not about the times where people failed me. It's not about the tear-stained pillows or the times I was brought to my knees. When I walk by, people won't speak of my dark days. They will marvel at all the times I got back up and kept walking. Even though each step seemed harder than the one before it.
Because my ultimate goal is when my children speak of strength,
They will point at me."
✨️"A mother doesn't just create you with her wings. She teaches you how to use them. For so long I never knew what to do with them, so I'm learning now with the help of my children. What magnificent little teachers they've turned out to be."
October 1, 2023
❝ one of my favourite poetry reads this year - what a masterpiece. 💌
i am an avid poetry reader and writer. i couldnt reccomend poetry enough, to anyone and everyone. i think the best way to describe good poetry is the type that takes you on a journey, one that is an individual experience for all. a person can read a poem and feel one way, and someone else could read the exact same one and feel entirely different. the reason why i like this poetry so much is that it does just that - takes you on a journey so unique that you experience the poems like no other.
i loved how the poems were categorised - the hurting and the healing were both incredibly emotional and heartfelt in different ways, but i felt so strongly towards the both of them. though i haven’t gone through the same life experiences, i felt them as if they were my own. i could connect my own personal experiences with this poetry, and i think that is so important for poetry reading and writing. being able to connect on a personal level to a poet so different from you is a sign of good writing, in my opinion.
my only complaint is that it ended, and i never ever wanted it to! 😭
to highlight, i highly reccomend listening to the poetry on audible. the narrator does an incredible job of gripping you and portraying the true essence of the poems. well done jowi ghersi!
thank you to my dear and lovely friend lydia for not only introducing me to this poetry book, but introducing me to the world of jessica jocelyn and her wonderful words. ♡ ❞
i am an avid poetry reader and writer. i couldnt reccomend poetry enough, to anyone and everyone. i think the best way to describe good poetry is the type that takes you on a journey, one that is an individual experience for all. a person can read a poem and feel one way, and someone else could read the exact same one and feel entirely different. the reason why i like this poetry so much is that it does just that - takes you on a journey so unique that you experience the poems like no other.
i loved how the poems were categorised - the hurting and the healing were both incredibly emotional and heartfelt in different ways, but i felt so strongly towards the both of them. though i haven’t gone through the same life experiences, i felt them as if they were my own. i could connect my own personal experiences with this poetry, and i think that is so important for poetry reading and writing. being able to connect on a personal level to a poet so different from you is a sign of good writing, in my opinion.
my only complaint is that it ended, and i never ever wanted it to! 😭
to highlight, i highly reccomend listening to the poetry on audible. the narrator does an incredible job of gripping you and portraying the true essence of the poems. well done jowi ghersi!
thank you to my dear and lovely friend lydia for not only introducing me to this poetry book, but introducing me to the world of jessica jocelyn and her wonderful words. ♡ ❞
June 28, 2023
I found this book after seeing it on tiktok, and it was a nice lil poetry collection. Some of these were super relatable for me which made it even better.
October 6, 2023
A beautiful poetry collection.
While I can’t relate to a lot that this author went through, I can admire the work she put together.
The passages about becoming a mother had me in tears:
“who I was before you were born became irrelevant with each surge of pain. we moved in a dance only you and I could understand.”
“you shot out into existence, my screams stopped and yours began, picking up where I left off. we sucked in deep breathing our first breaths as we are both born. you, for the first time and me, once more.”
While I can’t relate to a lot that this author went through, I can admire the work she put together.
The passages about becoming a mother had me in tears:
“who I was before you were born became irrelevant with each surge of pain. we moved in a dance only you and I could understand.”
“you shot out into existence, my screams stopped and yours began, picking up where I left off. we sucked in deep breathing our first breaths as we are both born. you, for the first time and me, once more.”
May 13, 2023
⭐️: 5/5
✨ “I was told it never happened, or I must be remembering wrong. and although I was seeing things with my own eyes, I was taught not to trust them”
✨ “I don’t know how to explain this I don’t want to die, but I just can’t bear to exist right now”
✨ “if you’re going to stab me in the back, turn me around first, look me in the eye. stab me in the front instead. it’s the least you could do”
✨ “Healing is a messy ride”
I have never been into any kind of poetry work. I believe there are beautiful poems it just usually isn’t something that I can get into. HOWEVER. Jessica Jocelyn writes beautifully and I have loved both of her books. Her first one (𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔) walks you through loving an addict and the ups and downs of it.
In Chasing Daisies, Jessica is healing. And this book is all about her healing and it’s beautiful. My heart breaks for the things she’s been through and trauma she’s had to over come but her writing and the way she heals every part of herself including her inner child is beautiful.
I also feel heard when I read her books. I relate so much to a lot of what she says and I have closed my kindle and said “damn, she’s talking directly to my soul”. She also has me reminding me of my own worth.
Short read and even if you normally don’t read poetry I say give her books a chance. 🖤
✨ “I was told it never happened, or I must be remembering wrong. and although I was seeing things with my own eyes, I was taught not to trust them”
✨ “I don’t know how to explain this I don’t want to die, but I just can’t bear to exist right now”
✨ “if you’re going to stab me in the back, turn me around first, look me in the eye. stab me in the front instead. it’s the least you could do”
✨ “Healing is a messy ride”
I have never been into any kind of poetry work. I believe there are beautiful poems it just usually isn’t something that I can get into. HOWEVER. Jessica Jocelyn writes beautifully and I have loved both of her books. Her first one (𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔) walks you through loving an addict and the ups and downs of it.
In Chasing Daisies, Jessica is healing. And this book is all about her healing and it’s beautiful. My heart breaks for the things she’s been through and trauma she’s had to over come but her writing and the way she heals every part of herself including her inner child is beautiful.
I also feel heard when I read her books. I relate so much to a lot of what she says and I have closed my kindle and said “damn, she’s talking directly to my soul”. She also has me reminding me of my own worth.
Short read and even if you normally don’t read poetry I say give her books a chance. 🖤
July 14, 2023
This book had me crying on a plane! Truly a great book full of poems for those working to heal past trauma and their inner child.
"Healing is a messy ride"
"Healing is a messy ride"
December 10, 2023
so beautifully written
January 15, 2024
Where to start really. I thought the book was okay. Coming off reading a different poetry book I couldn't help but compare the two, and unfortunately for this book, I didn't like it as much as the other one. The very beginning of the book it has a passage explaining that there is no clear timeline to protect some people's identities. While I greatly respect that decision, I feel like it made it harder for me to connect to what the author was trying to portray. There would be a few inspiring shorts and then suddenly we swerve left and we're in the future dealing with a bad relationship and then swerving right into what I think was a good relationship? I felt like we didn't stay within a set of emotions long enough for them to be as impactful as they were meant to be. I do think that the addition of the illustrated pages was cute and helped separate the topics some. Not my favorite book, but overall pretty decent.
August 5, 2022
This is an emotionally charged journey through one woman's life. It is at times heartbreaking, and at times uplifting. As I was reading this, I had all the emotions. I felt sad, scared, and connected to the little girl. I felt for the teen. I cheered for the young woman. I felt angry at the betrayals. There were several passages that made my breath catch in my throat and wonder if she and I had lived such similar lives, that she was writing my story, as well. I will not spoil the ending for you, but I was cheering all the way to the finish line.
September 30, 2024
Guttural, relatable, triggering into memories of my own past and healing in ways that I wish I could put into words in my own time and towards my own journey.
From the intermingled web of being in love with someone who made you feel less than and question your worth, to discovering their lies and deceit and moving past but never getting closure, to transitioning into a relationship that shows you what love is meant to be and being given the true gift of unconditional love in motherhood this poetry hits on it all.
The little girl part in me feels seen
From the intermingled web of being in love with someone who made you feel less than and question your worth, to discovering their lies and deceit and moving past but never getting closure, to transitioning into a relationship that shows you what love is meant to be and being given the true gift of unconditional love in motherhood this poetry hits on it all.
The little girl part in me feels seen
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January 27, 2023
I cannot say enough about this poetry collection. I cried so many times reading it; relating to most pieces as a child or mother myself. Jessica’s work is so healing and affirming. I found so much comfort and felt deeply seen. I was constantly blown away by her way with words. I can’t thank her enough for giving a voice to those of us healing from relationship and parent wounds.
January 27, 2023
I cannot say enough about this poetry collection. I cried so many times reading it; relating to most pieces as a child or mother myself. Jessica’s work is so healing and affirming. I found so much comfort and felt deeply seen. I was constantly blown away by her way with words. I can’t thank her enough for giving a voice to those of us healing from relationship and parent wounds.
February 8, 2024
Tenía tiempo sin encontrar un poemario que enserio me hiciera sentir algo, me he identificado con varios de los poemas y los que no igual me gustaban porque independientemente de que sea un poemario, el libro lleva una secuencia, cuenta una historia.
No me había dado cuenta cuando ya estaba llorando...
No me había dado cuenta cuando ya estaba llorando...
July 13, 2022
Very meaningful and interesting read
The poetry in this book was very well written and emotionally charged as I could feel it when I read it. Hopefully the aithor comes out with more unique releases like this one. Recommended for anyone who likes poetry and/or emotional reads
The poetry in this book was very well written and emotionally charged as I could feel it when I read it. Hopefully the aithor comes out with more unique releases like this one. Recommended for anyone who likes poetry and/or emotional reads
October 18, 2022
Many of the reviews claimed they found some inner child healing in these pages. I did not. However, amongst these words I did feel seen.
“be proud of the strength that you have
because everyone suffers
but not everyone decides to heal
And healing is not for the weak”
“be proud of the strength that you have
because everyone suffers
but not everyone decides to heal
And healing is not for the weak”
July 10, 2024
I love poetry books and this one was no different. I found myself connecting and relating to parts, but also just listening to the author’s journey that she tells beautifully. Very personal, emotional, and important. I also loved the illustrations
December 4, 2024
Sweet and coming-of-age in its own sensitive and womanhood way, 'Finding Daisies' reminds all of us who struggled as children that healing ourselves takes time. It's full of thorns but plucking them out, even if painful, helps the bud shine brighter.
December 30, 2024
“ he wouldn’t be the last man to do all these things,
But there’s a certain wound that forms when that man is the one who created you”
Words that live with me.
Beautiful poetry. Beautiful writing.
Words that express deeply enough to show the author has experienced what we all wish we hadn’t.
But there’s a certain wound that forms when that man is the one who created you”
Words that live with me.
Beautiful poetry. Beautiful writing.
Words that express deeply enough to show the author has experienced what we all wish we hadn’t.
October 27, 2025
resonates
This poet captures the essence of experiences I cannot put words to. Deep raw beautiful poems that will bring you to a hard stop where you have to read it over and over to get everything out of it.
This poet captures the essence of experiences I cannot put words to. Deep raw beautiful poems that will bring you to a hard stop where you have to read it over and over to get everything out of it.
September 11, 2022
😳😭
I loved this book. It had me teary eyed since page 5. It spoke to my inner child in a way no book ever has. I need a physical copy in my hands asap
I loved this book. It had me teary eyed since page 5. It spoke to my inner child in a way no book ever has. I need a physical copy in my hands asap
October 14, 2022
This was a lovely poetry book, so emotionally honest. I loved It.
October 18, 2022
Breath Taking !
i have never been able to capture a journey similar to mine and this has spoken every word my mind and soul has wanted to say. thank you!
i have never been able to capture a journey similar to mine and this has spoken every word my mind and soul has wanted to say. thank you!
November 5, 2022
I did not connect to this writing like others did. There were some good lines, but overall I had no tether to the story or characters.. it felt very scattered and confusing.
December 7, 2022
Beautifully Written
I loved this book. So personal, and so raw. I can relate.to this book,.just as I feel others will as well.
I loved this book. So personal, and so raw. I can relate.to this book,.just as I feel others will as well.
December 28, 2022
“writers are dangerous because poetry is easy
all you do is simply tell the truth.”
all you do is simply tell the truth.”
December 31, 2022
This was a beautiful book about finding yourself amongst pain and chaos
January 9, 2023
Raw and real, I have never been one to "highlight"sections in a book but I did in this many times. I related to her story numerous times.
January 11, 2023
Beautiful.
January 19, 2023
such a pretty book, some pages gave me chills and the last poem had me tearing up ♥️
April 22, 2023
Good poetry, not what i expected... more about past relationships than childhood traumas.
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