“A tender reflection of growing older, the drama and the hurt of entering adulthood, the burden of carrying childhood guilt, the shame of losing innocence, the heartache and rage of being a proud despite woeful woman, the stage of giving up, the unexpected yet inevitable ending of getting better and learning that for love and for life, it will always be worth it.
Growing Pains is Sarrah Salihan’s third collection of poetry and prose, in contrast to her first two books, this one was written with painful honesty, and heavy emotions. This book touches on abuse, trauma, and death. A beautifully painful and thought-provoking read, this book is a vivid illustration and commentary on growing up especially when you feel like you’re doing it all wrong.”
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