Description of the Book:
Fire Swan Poetry is a heartfelt collection of writings that highlight elements of Ciera’s mental health journey, each poem like a fragment of a beautiful mosaic where the broken pieces of her story lend themselves to transformation.
Explore elements of life's highs and lows, through the creative lens of a young woman who views herself like the allegory of a Phoenix, burning down to ashes only to rise again. This collection of poems delves into the realm of possibility for recovery of that which seems insurmountable. Each poem guides a unique journey through varying experiences such as sky-high bliss and passion or desolate depression, a juxtaposition illustrating the capacity to move through suffering into healing and onward to thriving.
For mature readers. Content warning: references to mood disorder, eating disorder/body dysmorphia, self-harm, suicidal ideation, drugs, and familial trauma. Proceed in reading if you are in a safe headspace to consider these topics.
Fire Swan Poetry
Author's Name : Ciera Gump About the Author : Ciera (she/her) embraces empathy and compassion for people, animals, and the environment, striving to make the world a brighter place. Her journey of mental health has taught her gifts of creative expression, resilience, and empowerment. By sharing about her experiences navigating childhood PTSD, familial substance abuse, Bipolar disorder, bulimia, codependency, social anxiety, and being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, she hopes to bring awareness to help end the stigma around mental health, and inspire hope for recovery. Her nicknames include Ciera Sunshine, because she radiates genuine positivity and “The Queen of Silver Linings” for handling tough situations with optimism.Ciera is passionate about teaching group exercise classes in which she encourages others on their own journeys of healing and body liberation. From Colorado, she currently resides on an island in beautiful Washington state where she enjoys time in nature, learning, and tapping into her creative side through visual arts and writing. Book's ISBN : 9789395026710
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