Surviving Tornadoes

<p>Join disabled writers Aasiyah Bartle and Jess Gregory on their path to radical self-compassion and acceptance even when they can't help but feel this world wasn't made for [them].</p><p>A reflection on the highs and lows of life that make us who we are Surviving Tornadoes is a celebration of the relentless strength of trauma survivors and their ability to re-claim their voices no matter how hard others may have tried to silence them. </p><p>This collection of poems is split into three sections: Broken Pieces - childhood and generational trauma Loving You - challenging relationships on the journey to womanhood and All That Remains - chronic health conditions and the way that our early relationships shape our responses to them. </p><p>Inspired by nature folklore and classic literature Surviving Tornadoes explores these heavy topics through magical worlds while simultaneously inviting the reader into its authors' most private human thoughts. A sensory experience that is heightened even further by the inclusion of Aasiyah's beautiful original illustrations. </p><p>A must-read for anyone on the courageous journey of unraveling the impact of their past. </p>