We Were Nothing Anyways

By Jessica Villegas

The author's second collection of poetry is a result of her need to explore and connect with themes from her first collection. This new body of work showcases the growth and development the author has experienced in the past few years. The poems touch on many uncomfortable themes, but the author feels it is important to bring awareness to them. She explores themes surrounding love, death, mental health, codependency and identity issues that stem from coming from an immigrant family and having to be "Mexican but not too Mexican" and other bullshit. One of the smaller goals of this collection is to bring attention to the codependent love society teaches, Xicana issues, and to showcase sexuality in another light. This is a collection that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.

The author touches on topics that are often taboo, but she feels the need to bring awareness to them. She hopes that readers will connect with these poems and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone.

Depression is often talked about but not really explored in the Xicano community. The author points out that although many people tell others to take breaks but how, when most people are struggling to make ends meet, can they afford it? The poem "Clinically Depressed" goes into detail about how the author has been dealing with depression and anxiety.

Another theme that the author explores in subtle hints throughout her work is the world of BDSM. Although she doesn't quite come out and say it, the reader can get a sense of her exploration into this world through her use of language and imagery.

If you are thinking about purchasing "We Were Nothing Anyways" you won't be disappointed. If you are a fan of the author's first collection, "Letters To My Exes" you will see growth and development in her writing. This is a collection that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BTRPSJHT
• ISBN13: 9798524011084
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"