Other People's Problems: by Ashley Nicole
Ashley Nicole Wilkins
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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Other people's problems is the confrontation and acknowledgement of my internal suffrage. Every poem waits inline nervous; anxiously awaiting to step off the plank of secret and shame in order to dive deep into the psyche of a hurt people. I pray that my help may ripple into the lives of those who too share a fear of truth. I took the liberty of dissecting my life and the honesty I was never prepared to share. I coupled each problem with healing agents meant to oxygenize the soul. I wanted to provide a safe space and burial ground for shadows that are hard to face and the regret that plagues our energy. This ode to trouble and rebirth was created out of necessity for my life and it's continued evolution. "The Death of a Serial Monogamist" allowed me to lay down my burden with love, but some how spiritually required me to dig up the roots for a deeper understanding of the seeds that were planted. By diving deeper into myself I was able to cultivate the tools that gave me the courage to share the advice I received with the world. My intention is that you receive novelty and peace. My intention is that you grow in perception and self-confidence with every turn of page. My intention is that every life that was meant to heal finds refuge, comfort, and joy in knowing that trials are just the perils of life, and we are blessed by simply living one. Live your life free from internal conflict by coming to a healthy agreement and actualization of what was. Find a community who speaks fluently in compassion. Appreciate the breaths that lead up to this moment. Love yourself without reason or default. I want you to know that you are loved, and I pray that this book is proof.
