I Am the Shadow Behind These Words

As a teenager who struggled with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Dyslexia I fought to survive extreme bullying as well as the senseless abusive acts of individuals in positions of power. To cope, I poured my soul into writing, using the social isolation to cultivate my craft and fight through words. age 15I was forced to repeat:I am nothingI am alone reality isnot a single human being is a "nothing" and we are all curators of poetrytherefore, none of us are ever "alone" nowmy Katana sharp penis poised for battleas I am ready to cut downall who tried to destroy me I invite you to read these pages and join my journey of literary defiance in the form of darker and macabre poetry. **This book contains some strong language, macabre, horror, descriptions of acts of violence, and a few other things that may not be suitable for everyone.** Age recommendations 18+. *A portion of all sales will be donated to non-profits in memory of homicide victim Andrew James McMahon (1980-1995).*These will include:animal rescuesfood pantriesprograms for at risk youthsVeterans groupsvolunteer fire departmentssuicide prevention awareness groupsplaces that assist persons with serious medical issues and places that assist those with disabilities