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Uncertainty. Reinvention. The courage to choose yourself. The Cost of Becoming Me is a collection of poems for anyone who has reached a point where the life you were chasing no longer feels like your own. It speaks to the chaos, doubt, and quiet awakening that come with growing up and questioning everything you were told success should look like. These poems trace the journey from certainty to uncertainty, from comfort to risk, and from following expectations to listening to what your heart has been asking for all along. They explore ambition, fear, displacement, heartbreak, and the cost of choosing growth over approval. Written by Patrick Johns and gathered from old flip phones, notebooks, and forgotten files, this collection reflects the emotional shifts of young adulthood and the moments that force you to redefine who you are and what you want. The Cost of Becoming Me is for anyone standing at a crossroads, afraid to take the leap but knowing they cannot stay where they are. Change is uncomfortable. It is terrifying. And it is often the very thing that leads you home to yourself.

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Patrick Johns is a writer with a background in engineering and mathematics. After working for a large engineering firm for 3 years outside Washington D.C., he discovered his passion for writing and decided to move to Spain. For 4 years he taught English overseas, wrote and published his own fantasy and poetry books, wrote and performed his own music live, and got involved in many freelance projects like copywriting, editing, and book coaching. Currently back in the US, Patrick is passionate about inspiring professionals with non-writing backgrounds to gain the confidence, routine, and skills to finally start the book they've always wanted to write.When he's not writing, you can find him...���� Out in the ocean, surfing some narly waves���� Reading whatever he can get his hands on����️ Traveling and seeking inspiration for his next bookFun fact: Many of Patrick's poems are actual songs. Make sure to follow him so you can listen to his latest releases!

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