i didn't mean for this to happen is a self-reflective collection of poetry, prose, and photographs. filled with nostalgic images this boldly honest and wildly vulnerable collection invites readers to reflect on their own choices and how they've shaped their stories so far. in an attempt at archiving the liminal, and often lonely, spaces of one's twenties marisol ramos takes you on an intertwined and non-chronological journey through some of life's toughest moments. i didn't mean for this to happen touches on the joys and sorrows of motherhood, the complexity of relationships, the listlessness of early adulthood, how relationships can change over time, and reflecting on the voyage through it all. what are early readers saying? "reading through this collection felt like the author was breathing color into my memories" "i didn't mean for this to happen feels deeply personal and yet so relatable" "it feels like a conversation between your younger and older self"