Step Into the Arena: Embracing Discomfort with Empathy
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Finding strength through struggle, healing through empathy.
In Step Into the Arena: Embracing Discomfort with Empathy, Danielle Ehlert invites readers into an intensely personal journey through trauma, addiction, mental health struggles, and the ongoing process of healing.
Drawing from her own experiences, Ehlert confronts the difficult emotions that often remain hidden – rage, grief, fear, shame, and the pain of unresolved childhood trauma. Through candid, heartfelt poetry, she explores relationships, forgiveness, sobriety, and the transformative role of faith in reclaiming her life.
Both vulnerable and empowering, this collection reflects the understanding that healing is rarely a straight path. Like her memoir, Dance of the Dragonfly, these poems seek to break the silence surrounding mental health and addiction, replace judgment with understanding, and remind those who struggle that they are not alone. Through both books, Ehlert shares a message of resilience, empathy, and enduring hope.
ISBN: 979-8-950174-59-9
Paperback, 138 pages
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Anticipated ship date: November 15, 2026
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