A Socially Acceptable Breakdown

By Patrick Roche

2022 Eric Hoffer Awards - Poetry Finalist

A poetry collection pulling from the author's personal narrative to take the reader on a journey through family, mental health, grief, pop culture, body image, queer identity, love, joy, memory, myth, and magic. The collection follows a trajectory of 1) exploring identity, avoidance, escapism, and shame, then 2) facing and confronting fears, shame, grief, and self-image, and finally 3) breaking down stigma, searching for joy, finding self-acceptance, and the value of storytelling and sharing as a tool to connect, love, and choose progress.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1943735980
• ISBN13: 9781943735983
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Button Poetry
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"