This Hurts, But I’m Here is a raw heartfelt collection of poems capturing the emotional storms of teenage life. It explores themes of insecurity, identity, loss, love, and resilience—unfiltered and unapologetic. Each poem feels like a page torn fr...

This Hurts, But I’m Here is a raw heartfelt collection of poems capturing the emotional storms of teenage life. It explores themes of insecurity, identity, loss, love, and resilience—unfiltered and unapologetic. Each poem feels like a page torn from a private journal and together they offer a powerful reminder: you are not alone in your chaos.This book invites both reflection and comfort. From the quiet ache of loneliness to the courage it takes to ask for help these verses echo thoughts so many teens carry silently. Whether you’re in the middle of your own mess or trying to understand someone else’s these poems are for you.It doesn’t promise easy answers but it gives you space—to feel, to question, to heal.Above all, This Hurts, But I’m Here is a love letter to every teen who’s ever felt too much and said too little. If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words, you might find them here. For anyone who's felt like they’re too much or not enough this book is proof that just being here—hurting, healing and still trying—matters more than you think.