Driftwood: Expressive Poetry from a Mental Health Journey

by Martha Craig

Driftwood is a refreshing, honest, and resilient portrayal of Martha Craig’s life through poetry. The collection is for those who feel lost and broken, like wood that drifts through the ocean of societies’ expectations. It also explores the healing nature reaching beyond the stigma of inclusion when asking for help.

This soul-searching book resonates with anyone who endeavors to be seen or heard in the quest to break the barrier of conventional perception with grace. Whether you have a mental health journey of your own, or know of someone else walking through theirs, Driftwood gives voice to grief and loss that carries the reader to a place of faith, hope, and encouragement so desperately needed.

Martha Craig is a poet who lives in the heart of the Midwest. Her book Driftwood is a remarkable, honest portrayal of her life, showing the truth and beauty revealed in this body of art. Craig’s journey of living with bipolar disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has led her to relate on a level with many different people and adapt in stressful situations, leaving her with a deep sense of honor for the lives of those who are hurting. She delivers a powerful, yet poignant, message that you are never alone.

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