K. Y. Robinson Books

K.Y. Robinson draws inspiration from her experiences as a woman of color, a survivor of trauma and mental illness, and a hopeless romantic. With unapologetic candor and vivid imagery, Robinson believes in undressing every emotion until it is laid bare and has nowhere else to turn but to the page. Her writing, born from solitude and serving as a sanctuary from mental health struggles, is viewed as both a weapon and a healer.

Submerge
160 pages
6 hours of reading
3.9(393)Add rating
From the author of The Chaos of Longing comes a powerful second collection in which Robinson uses the metaphor of water to tell a story about achieving wholeness through letting go. Organized in three sections, Submerge explores immersion in and release from trauma, mental illness, and loss. Part one, “Immerse,” reflects on birth and beginnings while exploring themes of love, self-discovery, and cultural history. Part two, “Drown,” examines mental illness, trauma, and loss. Part three, “Emerge,” takes lessons from water and begins a journey toward healing through self-care and gratitude. Throughout the collection, Robinson’s disarming candor, vivid imagery, and supportive message inspire and empower.
The Chaos of Longing
118 pages
5 hours of reading
3.6(5921)Add rating
The Chaos of Longing is a brutally honest exploration of desire—physical, emotional, and spiritual. This revised and expanded edition contains over 50 pages of all-new material. Organized in four sections – Inception, Longing, Chaos, and Epiphany – K.Y. Robinson's debut poetry collection explores what it is to want in spite of trauma, shame, injustice, and mental illness. It is one survivor's powerful testimony, and a love letter "to those who lie awake burning."

Submerge

The Chaos of Longing