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by Tasha Hunter (Author)
tell me where it hurts is a tender, revealing collection of poems, meditations, and love notes. tasha, a Black queer woman, invites readers to join her on this trajectory of honoring all that is hidden, forgotten, and silenced. tasha wrote tell me where it hurts in honor of adult children who are healing from trauma, grief, and collective ptsd. Full of affirmations of love and care, this book is a testimony for all who are finding their way back home.
Relationships, love, and self-healing form a core theme, with poems examining the complexity of connections with family, friends, partners, Self, and the Divine. The poet delves into the nuances of intimacy, the desire for community, and the challenges of communicating the unspoken and often- misunderstood.
Through unforgettable imagery and powerful language, the poet captures the weight of intergenerational trauma and the associated collateral devastation. Her verses resonate with authenticity, revealing the truth about her experiences with grief, mental illness, and liberation-based healing. Ultimately, this collection captures the importance of healing authentically and shows others how to do the same.
