We Were Brief, but I Broke Whole

By Ivy McCombs

Following the end of a brief but impactful romantic relationship, a pen and paper were found to be a place of solace. Through intense emotions, grief, and navigating the ever-changing emotional/mental state that spanned the course of 3 months, the author documented through poems that would describe their thoughts and feelings regarding the loss of this important relationship and partner. This collection comprises 35 never-before-published poems revolving around grief at the loss of a relationship, navigating an ongoing challenging mental health struggle, acknowledging the difficulties of life while focusing on persistent thoughts, and a focus on healing and rediscovery of the independent self.

Content warning:
Note that some poems include suggestive or difficult themes such as: grief, sex, use of alcohol, thoughts of self-harm and/or suicide, body image/weight, mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, and/or PTSD.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3LZ52S7
• ISBN13: 9798267593397
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"