{"product_id":"from-the-ashes-9781919002002","title":"From the Ashes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever experienced domestic abuse, particularly in its less understood forms, then you know how isolating this experience can be and how hard it is to move on. The poems you'll find in this collection are written from lived experience and will leave you feeling seen, held and understood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for, and in collaboration with, survivors, From the Ashes stands out as a uniquely creative approach to healing the hearts of those affected by domestic abuse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRachael B. transforms these women's stories into accessible poetry that recognises and empathises, at every stage of your healing journey. The collection includes composite poems made up of survivors' own stories, poetry written by survivors and pieces that have taken the words of individual women's experiences and woven them into poetic stories. You may recognise your own journey in these words, as they remind you that you are not alone in your experiences, and empower you to move from 'victim' to survivor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We meet ourselves in each other and re-learn who we are. We lift each other up, and remember that we are all made of stars.\" (c) Rachael B. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassionate about recognising the complex journey many women take, Rachael has separated this collection into four parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does she stay? recognises the complexity of these relationships and witnesses the many reasons women might remain in them, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLosing herself charts the journey of those who slowly lose their sense of self, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding strength illustrates the path from victim to survivor; from 'less than' to 'enough', and \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReclaiming our power encourages women to redefine what power means to them and embrace their own as part of the healing journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering all forms of abuse, from the intimate partner violence that most first think of when they hear the term 'domestic abuse', to the more insidious forms of emotional and psychological abuse such as coercive control and post-separation abuse, this collection will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemind you that you are not alone \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognise your experience, without judgement \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupport you in navigating your healing journey from victim to survivor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe as a resource to help others better understand the complexity of the abuse you have experienced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealing begins with feeling seen. Read a sample and rediscover your light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rachael B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Unbound Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919002002","brand":"Unbound Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738312355977,"sku":"9781919002002","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_aebda7f6-8056-4b82-a6e3-3d1776affafe.jpg?v=1792524480","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/from-the-ashes-9781919002002","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}