Maggie Bowyer
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Nearly 200-million people around the world have Endometriosis. It is as common as asthma or diabetes, but we never talk about it. Endometriosis causes full-body symptoms, and is as painful as labor or a heart attack; in fact, it is one of the top 20 most painful conditions a person can experience (NHS, 2018). 1 in 9 menstruators live with this chronic illness (Endometriosis Australia, 2020). Despite often debilitating symptoms, it takes an average...
2) Ungodly
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A book for the least of these, Ungodly shines a light on the experiences of life as a survivor, being LGBTQ+, being, disabled, and many other identities that are, viewed as "ungodly." This book shows that even good people make mistakes; even good people hurt other good people. And sometimes, bad people hurt good people. This collection of poems depict the strength it takes to have faith that, no matter who you are, you are worthy of love and forgiveness...
3) Homecoming
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Homecoming tells the story of a survivor of childhood trauma.
In Maggie Bowyer's fifth poetry collection, they take us on a deep, sometimes dark, journey toward healing. The collection starts with Bowyer running from the places, people, and things they once called home. Eventually, they realize they cannot outrun memories. They face the worst of it, only to come out the other side with the chance to rebuild a new home, a safe home.
Bowyer aims for...
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The Whole Story is an attempt to capture trauma and the changes in our thought patterns as a result. After years of complex trauma, one can feel like they are drowning in unrelenting crises. This can lead to an extremely abusive relationship. The Whole Story explores how trauma can intrude on our lives when we are finally safe and happy. Trauma can still interrupt life once it's over. To gain control of this story, life, and our past, we must cling...