Behind the Ghost Metropolis

If you've ever stared down your inner darkness alone and dared it to blink first, this debut poetry book belongs to you.

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"Moving and memorable" - Terri Cheney, New York Times bestselling author of "Manic: A Memoir"

"A daring collection, full of hope and hopelessness. Dabrowska delivers an unflinching shot to the modern soul" - Lucas Hunt, poet of "New York"

"A collection that hit me in the right places. These poems made me feel, and they made me feel seen." - K Vickers, Amazon reader

Behind the Ghost Metropolis rips open the corners of your mind that you kept locked away. The despair you hide behind forced smiles. The trauma that follows you wherever you go and the loneliness that embedded itself into your soul. Annette writes unapologetically; unfiltered to the point you'll ask yourself, "Can we say that?" Unflinching as she confronts the darkness that once consumed her, and alive with emotion that most are too scared to feel.

These poems are confessions of a soul that was dragged into its personal hell. Rebelling against societal expectations of what those struggling with mental health can say. Hope that never wavered when society and invisible forces tried to pull her further down and guided her through the darkness and toward the light, giving her the title Survivor.

Reflecting both sides of the story - pain and strength, she reveals the most vulnerable parts of herself to show you that you are not alone and reaches out a hand to guide you toward the other side where healing begins, showing you how resilient you truly are and encouraging you to rise above the odds.

Fans of Charles Bukowski, "The Tears That Taught Me," and Hayley Grace will find here the same raw honesty, emotional courage, and gritty lyricism that feel deeply personal yet universally recognizable.