Lauren Michelle CollettiLauren understands first-hand the devastating effects of trauma as well as the importance of showing ourselves compassion during these moments rather than placing unreasonable expectations on ourselves to get over it after a certain time period. In apoetic story of love, loss, and lessons learned, Lauren shares writings that lead others on a journey through the depths of the heart as she bravely confronted the emotions associated with unrequited love, self-doubt, and heartache, ultimately learning how to lift herself up and face the future with a new perspective. In poems and prose that speak to the universal human experience, Lauren helps us all map a course through one of our most relatable struggles in life. Trauma, Tears & Triumph share poems and prose that lyrically chronicle a young woman's powerful journey to and from the self as she struggled with and eventually healed from heartache and loss. Read More Read Less