Death and contingent emotions. Disordered eating. The effects of sobriety
and alcoholism.
Where I Come From is a collection of poems exploring individual interactions,
contemplations (thoughts), conversations, and observations surrounding
experiences of neglect, poverty, eating disorders, emotional abuse, and
dysfunctional family situations. Seemingly small instances that occur in our
everyday lives often go unnoticed to some, or are noticed and disregarded,
but can perpetuate the very same habits that are detrimental to oneself.
The reflections encompassed in this exploration are descriptions of precise
isolating moments where internal alarms have sounded, but KW chose
to ignore at the time as a result of emotional conditioning. So many of
these seemingly insignificant experiences shape us; our relationships, our
insecurities, our habits, our livelihood. To read them is to gain insight and
understanding that our actions and experiences have impactful outcomes.
KW wrote this book to reflect on, identify, and unlearn the dysfunctional
patterns that have become so familiar.
