A brutal, breathtaking journey through trauma, survival, and the fight to stay alive.
What's Left of Me is a raw, unfiltered collection of poems chronicling a lifetime carved by trauma, survival, and the brutal work of staying alive when the world keeps trying to break you. Debra Donnelly lays out her memories like open wounds childhood abuse, night terrors, self-hatred, love that never came, cancer scares, abandonment, grief, and the long crawl toward inner peace.
These poems don't whisper; they confront. Each page is a snapshot of a woman who endured darkness most people never speak about and still found the strength to rise again, piece by shattered piece. This book is for readers who crave honesty, who understand pain in their bones, and who need a voice that says: you're not alone, and survival is still possible.
A brutal, beautiful journey through trauma, resilience, and the fragile hope of becoming whole.