"embers of anxiety" shares the struggles and triumphs that accompany a journey to find mental wellness. Through a series of poems, Abi Lynn describes the pain, anxiety, fear, and joy of finding ourselves.

"embers of anxiety" shares the struggles and triumphs that accompany a journey to find mental wellness. Through a series of poems, Abi Lynn describes the pain, anxiety, fear, and joy of finding ourselves. Inspired by her personal struggles with mental health, Abi goes into depth about her anxiety including struggles with friendships, relationships, growing up in a small community, dealing with self-harm, sexual assault, and more. "through my words, i hope i can help you paint a picture of what it is like to live in this world. i hope you find love, comfort, relatability, and hope that things do get better with time," -abi lynn

Abi is an aspiring poet and future teacher from rural Illinois. Her love for poetry started at a young age, and it has been her dream to be published before graduation. She plans to continue to share her stories through writing and her passion for literature by continuing her education at Drake University. Her experience with mental health has led her down a path to help others in their own journeys.