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Published Works

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Church of Grief

Church of Grief is a raw exploration of religious and sexual trauma, focusing on the lasting effects of purity culture. Through haunting poetry and personal illustrations, Rachel reflects on the emotional weight of growing up in a faith that demanded perfection, silence, and submission, while also grappling with the scars of sexual trauma.

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Fire Poppy

Fire Poppy is a powerful and evocative collection of poetry that chronicles the raw and emotional experiences of surviving and enduring sexual assault. Through each verse, Rachel intricately weaves together pain, survival, and eventual healing, offering a deeply personal yet universally relatable narrative. In this poignant work, the "fire" symbolizes both the destructive force of trauma and the regenerative power of resilience, while the "poppy" represents the delicate beauty of recovery that grows in the wake of devastation.

Book no.2
Book no.1

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