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andreae06
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Andrea Elrod, born on January 25, 1988, found solace in writing poetry from a young age as a means of expressing her emotions and inner thoughts. Growing up in a troubled and dysfunctional home environment marked by alcoholic parents and neglect, Andrea sought refuge in her poetry, using it as a form of personal diary to articulate her feelings. Unfortunately, her childhood traumas extended beyond neglect, as she was also subjected to sexual assault by three individuals outside her home. Throughout her life, Andrea battled addiction while navigating the challenges stemming from her tumultuous upbringing. Tragically, both of her parents passed away before she reached the age of 30, leaving Andrea and her brother orphaned and facing profound loss. Despite these hardships, Andrea channeled her experiences into her writing and went on to become an author, publishing books available on Kindle. Her works likely serve as a testament to her resilience, inner strength, and ability to transform pain into art, offering solace to others who may have faced similar struggles.
Submitted Poems 5 total
Let Love InPast wounds and scars may shroud our hearts with pain, | 0 Views added 10 days ago | Rating |
A Rock Named StabileThere by the table, a rock did lay, | 9 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
BricksBrick by brick, I built this home, | 2 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
BricksBrick by brick, I built this home, | 0 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Life's PurposeLife's Purpose | 0 Views added 6 months ago | Rating |
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