Burning House

From Nikki Bonkoski, founder of the Creative Resilience Studio, comes Burning House-a profound, uncompromising collection of prose poetry and raw storytelling for anyone navigating the aftermath of deep trauma. "Here's the thing about the very worst day of a person's life. Here's the absolute truth about the horror that someone endured. Not one single person felt what they felt, heard what they heard, seen what they saw. Not one. Even if they were physically there. Even if they came after and brought a casserole or helped with the tasks....they weren't really there. They didn't endure it. They didn't feel it. They couldn't crawl inside it. They were merely witnesses to the worst day. >You are the only one who truly knows the weight of what you survived. The aftermath of trauma can feel deeply isolating, leaving you lonely even in a room full of well-meaning witnesses. Burning House meets you directly in that solitary space. This book does not offer superficial platitudes; instead, it serves as an intimate sanctuary and an emotional map for those left standing among the ashes of a life they once knew. Within these moving pages, you will discover: - Solace in Isolation: Validation for the deeply personal, unspoken realities of navigating profound loss and survival.- Valuable Perspectives: A gentle yet piercing lens on how to honor your wounded heart without letting the past consume your future.- A Map for Healing: Practical, emotional guidance to help you soothe the internal flames and peacefully embrace the lingering embers that remain. Burning House is a necessary companion for anyone rewriting their narrative after the unthinkable. Step inside, find the words for your hidden pain, and learn to build a new foundation on unshakable ground. Please Note: While this collection gently explores the nuances of navigating loss related to suicide, it is not the sole focus of the book. Instead, it serves as a broader, comforting roadmap for healing from all forms of deep life trauma and unexpected grief.\Burning House will resonate deeply with the narratives held in your wounded heart. This blend of prose poetry and storytelling offers solace and valuable perspectives on navigating profound trauma. Within its moving pages, you'll discover a guiding map to heal the flames within your heart and embrace the lingering embers that remain.