This book details the journey I took from losing friendships and losing myself, to finding my independence and ability to live for me. The poems in this book range from naive in tone, to dark, to empowering. This is a documentation of my growth as a person. I've been in many toxic relationships, and I have hidden my own power deep inside me for fear of losing what relationships I did have. This book showcases the importance of loving yourself in order to face your fears, and to escape the bonds that prevent you from living a prosperous life.