In 1999, while I was recovering from Chronic Fatigue and navigating a particularly difficult chapter in my life, I found solace in a simple, hopeful routineCtaking the bus each day to a college that played a vital role in helping me return to work. It was during this healing journey that something unexpected began to happen- words, poems, and thoughts started pouring out of me, as if creativity had found its voice through adversity. The college saw something in me and nominated me to meet HRH Princess Anne, where I was to be presented with a certificate. To mark the occasion, I put pen to paper and created this booklet. When Princess Anne read my very first poem, she smiled and said, Tell your family you are not madTCand we laughed together. It was a moment IMll never forget, one that reminded me how powerful and healing expression can be. This booklet is a reflection of that timeCraw, real, and full of
Andrena’s Innermost Thoughts
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