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From the acclaimed author of A Walk Through Life comes a deeply personal and revealing memoir that will take readers on an unforgettable journey of resilience, healing, and self-discovery.

Yvonne Crist’s upcoming book sheds light on the raw and emotional experiences that shaped her life—stories of love and loss, betrayal and redemption, and the strength it takes to rebuild after everything falls apart. With the same poetic honesty that captivated readers in her previous work, Crist offers a...

Last week, I shared how poetry became my refuge during the darkest chapters of my life. The response has been overwhelming, and I am truly grateful to those who reached out, shared their own stories, and connected with A Walk Through Life. Many of you asked: How did you start writing? How did poetry help you heal?

This week, I want to go deeper into that journey—how I turned pain into poetry and how you, too, can use writing as a tool for healing.

Pain Demands Expression

Grief and heartbreak...

Life has a way of testing us in ways we never expect. At my lowest point, when the weight of grief, betrayal, and loss felt unbearable, I turned to poetry—not as a skill, but as a lifeline. Writing became the outlet through which I could process the pain, search for answers, and begin to heal.

My book, A Walk Through Life, is more than a collection of poems—it’s a reflection of a soul searching for hope amidst heartbreak. It was born from a period of intense personal struggles, including the...