Embracing the darkness within….What if the first step of your own healing is accepting your dark side, embracing it, making love to it, owning it? Do you have the courage to walk this path? Do you have the heart to keep walking one step at a time even when everything falls apart and you want to give up because it is easier, it is more rational to stop the pain before it starts.
This book is then for you, it will make you cry, it will make wanna die, it will break all your malunions and put you back to your own healing path. I am never gonna apologise if my art makes you cry because you had been strong for a long time, you stuffed all your emotions in fancy glass bottles and tucked them away in order to shuffle through the endless list of to-dos.
I hope my art brings you the strength to find your footing and restore your sight.
Again, many favorites in this book, Paper Tissue was my starting poem to this journey, it made me notice how i allowed others to determine my self-worth and i moved from this. 7 Layers Off Me is a very personal poetry series where i tackled down my childhood traumas, these series are not for the faint hearted because i will make you cry, sob your heart out, rip out your heart from your rib cage and sometimes, this is the only way we can heal. Wings Of Black is one of the poems that inspired The Flamingo Lady and Letters To My Death-to notice this only when i read back my own poem, sitting there stunned. Necessary Precautions is the moment i began to shift my own narrative, it is a very strong yet haunting poem, showing how alone this journey to healing can be. Racing is a poem i adore, it is short but definitely a shot to the heart. Cage Of Time is a very unique poem, i had to reread it many times until it all sank in, it is definitely on of my favorites. Little Girl series are my french kissing to the little girl in me, accepting her the way she was, respecting her inner strength, loving her with all she was and all she had became. Where Are We Now? , i do not know what to say about this poem, it is such a shameless flirt with death and full acceptance of failures, owning all the mistakes i had made along the way. How Darkness Was Born was written for all the black-sheep of the family, for all the cycle-breakers that are blamed, outcasted because they challenge the status quo, they point out the mistakes, they speak the truth well-knowing it will cause them to be outcasted inside the flock. But i see you, i love your brave heart and you are beautiful, inside out. This world is a better place because you are here and this book is my thank-you for all you do. You matter, keep fighting!-We have not come so far to be defeated.-
My Favorite Reviews
Therapeutic
This collection of poems will break you, torn apart as going through pain together with author.But mend and malunion of the heart. Therapeutic.
October 8, 2024
Embracing the Shadows!
This collection is more than just a series of poems; it is a call to action. It is an invitation to embrace the entirety of your being: the light and the dark. It drives the idea that healing is not a linear path but rather an intricate dance between acceptance and growth. Each verse is a stepping stone to this transformative journey, offering solace and strength when needed.
If you have ever felt broken, lost, or overwhelmed by the weight of life’s challenges, this book will help you to allow your heart to be torn apart, to leak the emotions you’ve buried deep. Trust that from this unraveling, you will find the threads of your own healing, slowly reflecting the fullness of your experience. By embracing the darkness within, you will discover the profound strength to rise, heal, and ultimately love yourself once more. So, take a deep breath, open your heart, and journey through these pages—your healing awaits.
October 13, 2024
Force of nature is she
Cathy has shared in each page so much of herself…no holding back, no easy emotions. Her writing is raw, layered, evocative and real. At times, it hits hard and yet, there are also moments of softness. Another brilliant write!
October 15, 2024
A good poem
Cathy’s collection of poems is a profound journey into the depths of human emotion. With raw honesty and layered depth, her writing captivates and resonates, unearthing feelings that many of us struggle to express. Each page reveals a piece of herself, inviting readers to confront both the light and dark aspects of their own experiences.
October 23, 2024
Healing Through Embracing Your Dark Side
This book invites readers to confront and embrace their deepest emotions as a path to true healing and strength. Raw and intense, it’s a journey that challenges you to face the hidden parts of yourself, offering comfort for those ready to walk a difficult but transformative path.
November 13, 2024
Great Book
This book is a raw and emotional journey into the heart of healing, urging readers to confront and embrace their darkest emotions. It challenges you to walk through pain and vulnerability, pushing you toward true self-acceptance and growth. The author doesn’t shy away from breaking you down in order to rebuild you stronger, offering no apologies for the catharsis it brings. If you’re ready to face your inner struggles head-on, this book will be a powerful companion, guiding you toward strength and emotional restoration. Be prepared for a transformative, yet difficult read.
November 25, 2024
A Raw and Honest Journey to Self-Acceptance
This book was a powerful and emotional read that challenged me to confront my shadow self. The author’s raw and honest approach to exploring the darker aspects of human nature was both refreshing and unsettling. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to examine some uncomfortable truths about myself. While it was a difficult journey at times, I ultimately found it to be incredibly cathartic.
December 2, 2024
A Bold and Transformative Journey
This is a raw, unflinching guide to self-healing that challenges the reader to confront their deepest shadows. This isn’t just a book; it’s an emotional reckoning. Cathy’s words are as piercing as they are poetic, breaking down walls we didn’t know we had built and guiding us toward the light on the other side of pain. The author’s unapologetic approach to addressing our repressed emotions is both empowering and cathartic.
December 10, 2024
Raw!
This book is a raw and transformative journey into the depths of self-discovery and healing, compelling readers to confront their hidden emotions and embrace their darkness. With unflinching honesty and poetic prose, it shatters illusions and rebuilds a path toward inner strength and restoration.
December 12, 2024
Great read for owning our dark sides!
It is bold, it is dark, it is provoking, it is a whole different level of owning your dark side and yet loving the inner you. It will you make you see what you have been missed seeing for yourself.
December 18, 2024
As Dark As Advertised
Cathy Blue’s collection of dark poetry comes in hot and keeps up the pressure throughout. Rhythmic verses paint themes of pain, anger, chaos, revenge, desire, hatred, resentment, grief, and regret clashing with empowerment, victory, and passing on of wisdom. And that’s before she peels off layers of her own suffering one at a time to get to the core of the voice of the words.
It’s very easy for “dark poetry” to become insufferably cliche and mawkish, as most readers have no doubt encountered before. Blue us able to avoid this trap by staying honest and unflinching in expressing who she is and the path she’s traveled. It makes for an exciting read that you’ll want to read again and again.
December 25, 2024
Very Impressive
As someone who works closely with poets, I must say that this book is a standout. The writing is deeply impressive—raw, emotional, and unflinching in its honesty.
Poets are meant to push boundaries, challenge perceptions, and evoke a spectrum of emotions, including discomfort. This author does exactly that in Embracing The Darkness Within. Through vivid and daring expressions, the work captures the complexities of human experience in a way that feels both vulnerable and powerful.
It’s a bold and thought-provoking collection that leaves a lasting impression. A truly great job by the author, and a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry that dares to explore the darker corners of the soul.
January 17, 2025
A Journey into the Darkness
This is a raw and transformative journey that truly resonated with me. The author’s ability to delve deep into the uncomfortable parts of our psyche is both confronting and liberating. This book made me feel everything—pain, sadness, vulnerability—but in a way that was necessary for my growth. I loved how unapologetically real the writing is, pushing me to confront my own buried emotions and fears. The format was fluid, and the honesty in each chapter kept me engaged. It didn’t just break me; it helped rebuild me stronger. If you’re ready to face your shadows, this book is a must-read.
January 18, 2025
May honest poets continue to exist.
May honest poets continue to exist.
Embracing The Darkness Within by Cathy Blue is an excellent book with deep, intense poems, charged with great strength and a lot of feeling.
It is about healing, but also accepting our most complex, darkest parts.
Another aspect to highlight is that the poems are raw, direct, with few ornaments in them, and this also has its appeal.
Each poem has its date and title.
My three favorites are: Silver Nets on My Skin, Polars, and What it Was Then.
Highly recommended. May there continue to be honest poets.
January 30, 2025
Raw, Honest, and Deeply Moving
“Embracing The Darkness Within” is a powerful and unfiltered exploration of the human experience—raw, emotional, and profoundly honest. Cathy Blue masterfully captures the intensity of our inner struggles, weaving together dark and deeply personal poetry that resonates on a soul-deep level.
What I appreciate most about this collection is its honesty—the poems don’t shy away from pain, vulnerability, or the complexity of human emotions. Yet, these pages also have a sense of healing, acceptance, and strength. The simplicity of each poem’s format, marked with a date and title, makes them feel intimate and immediate, like reading journal entries from a kindred soul.
This book is not for the faint of heart—it’s for those willing to confront their shadows, embrace their imperfections, and find beauty in the darkness. It is a stunning and thought-provoking collection. Highly recommended!
February 4, 2025
Brutal, yet empowering
Embracing The Darkness Within is my kind of poetry. It’s raw, honest, and brutal. I love this book so much that I bought both the ebook and paperback. It’s exceptional, and there is a lot here! I applaud the author. Well done! I love it!
February 8, 2025
For those seeking profound self-reflection and personal growth.
This is a raw and deeply emotional journey into self-acceptance and healing. Cathy BLUE’s writing is unapologetically honest, pushing readers to confront their hidden pain, embrace their dark side, and find strength in vulnerability. This book doesn’t just offer comfort, it challenges, breaks, and rebuilds.
March 12, 2025
Healing while owning your weakness!
A serious topic, healing! Healing from all the pains and traumas in life. But what if you need to own and acknowledge your dark side in order to fully move on. Sometimes owning one’s weakness can be the best way to free yourself of the guilt, the pain you have been carrying for awhile. I can say that the book has a bit brutal approach to healing but works in the long run.
March 19, 2025