Hazy is a book of poetry
divided into five sections that explore love, suicide, grief, and healing. This collection takes readers on a journey through the depths of mental health, addiction, and understanding grief.
reviews
Melissa K., WordsandBlog
Whether you have experienced deep loss closely or not, this book will resonate. Em writes beautifully and brings you along on her journey. The words sink into you and you’ll want to read it again and again.
Bethany S.
It’s all the emotions, all the big feelings, all the shivers and nostalgia.
Valerie A.
It’s intricate and emotional and bold and powerful and soft and touching all at the same time. Other people will only benefit from this. All of the feelings that aren’t buttoned up, but are happening. That’s such a gift to anyone who reads it!
Grace H.
Hazy is a powerful story unfolding between visceral writings, taking the reader deep into the levels of love and grief; yet Em’s words flow so authentically that Hazy heals the reader while the author herself is healing. I left Hazy with hope, wonder, a newfound sense of bravery.
Resources for Mental Health Support
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-4357
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press Option #1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
RAINN: 1-800-656-4673
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 1-800-950-6264
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
BetterHelp Counseling: get two weeks free.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Association of Black Psychologists
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Psychology Today (find an African American Therapist)
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness
