About this book

They took a lot…
but not everything.

I’m not the tears
that once flowed freely
nor the story
that blinded me.

I’m not the wounds
or the fight
nor the battles
fought in the night.

I’m not the lies
I once believed
nor the whispers
that had me deceived.

There’s a spark
darkness didn’t steal
an inner light
grief couldn’t conceal.

I am the stillness
beyond the sound
the quiet space
where truth is found.

I am the witness
to the storm
the place within
where healing is born.

I’m not my story
I am the soul
reclaimed, reborn,
and in control.

If you’ve ever felt defined by what you’ve been through, this is for you.

Through raw, honest poems, Swamini B explores what it means to face the past without being defined by it—and to reclaim your voice with clarity and dignity.

Inside these pages, you will find:

— Words for emotions difficult to name
— Permission to release shame and self-judgment
— Reflections that meet you where you are
— A path toward healing, resilience, and self-trust

Rooted in lived experience, these poems move through turmoil, insight, and freedom—honoring the slow, courageous rebuilding of inner safety.

This is a book for survivors, for seekers, and for anyone ready to step out of the stories that no longer serve them.