The Uncovering

Do not be afraiddear heartto feelYou are worth honoring. You are worth loving. Do you dare look beneath the surface of your heart-to access the stories you've tucked away the emotions you feel right now? What if you don't like what you see? And what if you do?The Uncovering voices the internal-and perfectly human-struggle the hidden terrors of low self-worth and the devastating beauty of honesty. Offered with refreshing courage and candor these poems guide you to stop hiding-from yourself in all your beautiful mess-and recognize the darkest parts of yourself only when they are held up to the light. The Uncovering reminds you: - It is okay to be scared when you look at your scars. They aren't beautiful yet-but wait.- What we want truly is always beneath the surface of striving.- Life isn't defined by wistfulness and longing but by abandoning all excuses and stepping forward again and again.- We can be mysteries to ourselves and the journey of catching glimpses can fuel what is most true in us.Whom The Uncovering is perfect for: - Women and men of all ages who feel the weight of personal struggle (shame self-contempt/low self-esteem pride envy fear) and want to feel less alone.- Teenagers who feel overwhelmed by life's expectations and crave understanding and hope.- Teachers and parents who are excited to discuss poetry in the classroom or at home.