Revealed

A small book of short poems written by a young woman. Poems consist of thoughts and memories of the woman's life. Topics include rape, sexual assault, abuse, sex, depression, and suicide.

One of the best ways to educate others about sexual assault and mental illness is to talk about it. This is a small book of short poems and thoughts that were written by L. Alessandra, a twenty-something- year-old survivor of many traumas. The poems include descriptions of rape, sexual assault, abuse, sex, depression, and suicide. Readers can look into the life of a survivor, and maybe, they too can relate.

I am a twenty-something-year-old activist, blogger, feminist, and artist. I suffer from Major Atypical Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. I have survived dating abuse and multiple sexual assaults. Throughout the years, I have found that talking, writing, blogging, and creating art are the best ways to cope with everything. For me, art makes life make sense. By learning how to put my feelings into words, I found a whole new way to express myself. By publishing this small book of poems, I can show others that they are not alone in their suffering.