Breaking Chains:: The Poetry of Addiction and Healing

Breaking Chains: The Poetry of Addiction and Healing is a soul-baring journey through the darkness of addiction, the scars of domestic violence, and the slow, stubborn climb back into the light. Through raw, honest, and deeply emotional poetry, Crystal shares the battles most people never see-the cravings that don't disappear no matter how many days clean, the demons that still whisper, the fight that happens hour by hour, breath by breath. From the addict's voice to the family's heartbreak, from chaos to clarity, every poem carries truth, pain, and hope intertwined. These pages hold the reality of what recovery really looks like-not perfect, not easy, not quiet-but possible. Whether you are fighting addiction, loving someone who is, or searching for understanding, this collection reminds you that healing is not measured in years clean, but in the strength it takes to say no for one more hour. This is a book for survivors, fighters, and anyone learning to rise again.