Attention Reader. Yes-you. This is a warning, not to scare you, but to bring awareness. These poems are not for the faint of heart. If you're looking for an easy, light, and happy read, then perhaps, this book is better left on the shelf. The author SaDee Hodge has carefully crafted each poem to bear witness and give testimony. This collection of poems will take you on the horrific journey that Hodge managed to survive, but she writes from within the trauma. Her journey is not over. These are her accounts of surviving domestic violence. Don't be discouraged, just be aware that this book is heavy in the best way.