Every emotion I experience can feel like the end of the world because of the intensity. I found a way to turn my pain into something meaningful. Writing poetry saved my life & is a vessel for the darkest parts of my life. In January 2024, I published my first poetry book, Ramblings of a Mad Man. I am in the process of revising the book to include twice as many poems & 65 photographs. I have organized both the poems & photographs by the 8 emotions of Joy & Sadness, Acceptance & Disgust, Fear & Anger, & Surprise & Anticipation. The second edition will be republished by the end of 2025.