by Asia Batchelor (Author)

The Commencement of Self is a collection of poems that provides a thorough account of a young woman's battles with self-loathing, anxiety, depression, and bipolar II disorder. This book is meant for all readers, with a focus on those who struggle with mental illness or experience general unease in life. The poems in this collection, which are grouped chronologically and based on their values, are very dear to the author since they represent her life journey, rebirth, and self-discovery. Feel and enjoy!