How the Words Come

the second poetry collection from instagram poetess catarine hancock (@evanescent.love), 'how the words come' tells the story of overcoming the aftermath of an emotionally abusive relationship. the collection is separated into two parts. the first part, titled 'the broken and the bruised' dives into the pain and heartbreak one feels while dealing with the trauma an abuser leaves in their wake. the second part, titled ' the happy and the healed' is filled with lighter, positive, and empowering poetry, embodying the strength and joy one finds in new love, in healing, and finally, in forgiveness. there are also pieces covering topics like feminism, gun control, the act of writing itself, and self-love throughout the entire collection. cover by nika joulapour.