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Depression can feel like a lonely room. No matter how desperate the struggle, the door is nowhere in sight. In My Therapist Told Me to Write This: Poems for Our Daughters, the narrator reminds us that there's always someone out there who cares, even during our darkest hour. Written for a metaphoric daughter, this poetry collection illustrates what it means to keep going when your mental health wanes and your mind tells you to quit.

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"""I was deeply moved by the words and artistry of this book. I also felt immensely proud of the author even though we don't know each other! It is truly a beautiful collection of thoughts, emotions and intentions coming from a vulnerable space. I believe vulnerability can have a powerful and equally cathartic impact. As a woman, I connected deeply with these words. I felt seen with a sense of comradery, and as a mother I simply felt ... it all! Each poem felt like a love letter, to all women young and old. My first thought was of all of the women that I want to share this chapbook with."" Katie Mullaney, LCAT, ATR (Creative Arts Therapist at Create Space Buffalo) ""My Therapist Told Me to Write This: Poems for Our Daughters is a powerful collection of poems written by Jenna Schifferle. The book, as the title suggests, is intended for readers to share with the girls in their lives. With an emphasis on a mother daughter relationship, the poems cover a wide range of emotions and topics, from shame and depression to self-love and empowerment. One of the most striking features of this collection is the honesty with which Schifferle writes. The poems are raw and unapologetic, and they offer a glimpse into the author's struggles with mental health and self-esteem. Another notable aspect of this collection is the way the author speaks directly to her future daughter throughout the book. This creates a sense of intimacy and personal connection between the author and the reader. Schifferle's messages of strength and empowerment are woven throughout the book, with poems like 'Outspoken' and 'Radical Self-Love' urging readers to embrace their voices and stand up for themselves. The book also features poems like 'If You Inherit My Depression' and 'Shame' that speak to the darker side of mental health struggles. These poems are important reminders that it's okay to not be okay and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. My Therapist Told Me to Write This: Poems for Our Daughters is a moving and deeply personal collection of poems that offer important messages of self-love, empowerment, and resilience. The book is a valuable resource for readers of all ages, and it serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles."" Gabriella Pelosi, LMHC (Co-Founder of D&G Wellness Consulting) ""Jenna peers into the human condition and inside some of the struggles we as women will face throughout our lives - not so much as a warning, but as a beautiful reminder that we are not alone. It is a love letter to the past, present, and future not just for women and daughters, but for all of us on this wild ride."" Crystal Blankenbaker, MRes (Master of research in psychology)"

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Jenna Lee Schifferle is a writer, non-profit marketer and adventure enthusiast from Buffalo, NY. She holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism and creative writing from SUNY Oswego and a Master's degree in English literature from the University of Rochester. tinynewtpress.org

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