Flowers Do Bloom In Shade

<p>Flowers Do Bloom in Shade is the soul-baring debut by Qui Michelle-a truth-teller a mother a woman and a voice for the silenced. Known for her unapologetically raw at times sensual and deeply healing Spoken Word performances Qui Michelle now brings her lived experiences to the page in a collection that speaks to survivors seekers and those still learning how to love themselves again.</p><p>This book is not a self-help guide-it's a mirror.<br>A testimony.<br>A balm.</p><p>Through intimate poetry and reflections Qui speaks on love family queerness friendship brokenness motherhood betrayal grief and resilience. She doesn't shy away from the hard truths. Instead she leans in-offering the affirmations that carried her through pain and transformation.</p><p>For those of us who were taught to hide our truth this book is a rebellion.<br>For those who feel unseen in their motherhood womanhood or identity this book is a reminder:<br>You deserve to heal.</p><p>Qui writes not from perfection but from presence. Not to fix you-but to walk with you.</p><p>My story doesn't belong to just me. It belongs to the world. Someone somewhere is enduring what I have. And maybe-just maybe-my truth will give them the courage to reflect rearrange or rise. I aspire to inspire those who want help by being one of the lights in this world to help others maneuver. Ase.</p><p> - Qui Michelle</p>