About the author: Hannah currently lives at the beach with her three cats. Her hobbies include reading, writing, photography, travel, and nature. Hanging around the backyard firepit or on a cozy porch with a good cup of coffee and friends are her favorite ways to connect and relax. While her son and daughter are now adults, her heart will always be as their mom and hopes that her journey will encourage them and others on their own journeys.
Hannah C Bowyer
About the book: In my first published book, The Awakening: Poems of Recovery, you will read poems about the restless nights of early recovery and PTSD nightmares. Then of peace and quiet out in nature and celebrating milestones. About my first cat, Hobbes, who was not with me long, but taught me that if I couldn’t love and protect myself yet, I could start by loving and protecting him. Of picking up broken pieces of dreams and rebuilding. To the fun of recovery-based conferences and friends. The loss of my faithful dog companion, Barkley, who was by my side for 16 years. Most importantly, recognizing my own worth and value, and the joy that came from starting to live in the present with the Presence.
Join me on these pages of poetry. Imagine the winding road of my journey, the emotions behind them, and then of your own life and the journey you’ve been on.
Hannah C Bowyer 