Tightrope

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The author shares a deeply personal journey of becoming a single mother at seventeen, navigating life after being unable to return home post-birth. With the support of a social worker, she finds stability and embraces motherhood, discovering her passion for writing poetry as a means of self-expression and healing. The collection reflects her experiences with themes of self-esteem, loss, and parenting, infused with humor. Through her verses, she emphasizes the impact of childhood on identity and the challenges of parenting, inviting readers to connect with her story.