The She Book v.2

By Tanya Markul

An intimate collection of modern prose, poems, and quotes about surviving dark times. It's about telling your story...
A resilient journey through a season of loneliness, as cycle of heartache, and a year of depression–this is what she unexpectedly found within the depths of her brokenness and how she emerged stronger.
This book unapologetically explores the feeling, healing, and revealing of depression and the power of asking for help and being open to receiving support from nature and others, while giving a creative and empowering voice to emotional pain.
As I wept
in the arms of darkness,
I heard the voice of my grandmother say, Nothing stays the same, darling,
not even pain.
Life is a path of change.
Of ecstasy and ache.
So, no matter what the storm claims,
let love light the way.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Release date: Jun 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781524864668

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The She Book

The She Book v.2 copyright © 2020 by Tanya Markul. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of reprints in the context of reviews.

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to mother darkness

In darkness you’re formed and in darkness you’re reborn.

This book is dedicated to everyone who unconditionally supported and encouraged me to write during my darkest hour, especially you, my beloved Christian Ryd.

how to use the book

The She Book v.2 is a continuation of The She Book, starting with passage one hundred fifteen.

There is no single or correct way to use The She Book or The She Book v.2.

Readers call them loyal travelers and sources of inspiration, conversation, and connection.

Use them intuitively and spontaneously. They represent a safe and nonjudgmental space.

Tips: Weave the books into your daily rituals. Choose a passage and make it a journaling prompt. Share your favorite at the start of class or use a poem to close a circle or gathering.

Let the book be what you need it to be—words you can’t find, a conversation you wish to have, a blessing, and a gentle, courageous companion through darkness.

To the discovery of the wisdom

of your shadow self.

And so it is.

about the book

An intimate collection of modern prose, poems, and quotes about surviving dark times. It’s about telling your story.

A resilient journey through a season of loneliness, a cycle of heartache, and a year of depression—this is what she unexpectedly found within the depths of her brokenness and how she emerged stronger.

This book unapologetically explores the feeling, healing, and revealing of depression and the power of asking for help and being open to receiving support from nature and others, while giving a creative and empowering voice to emotional pain.

This is the second book in The She Book series.

Now gather the candles and sage and trust that when the dark part is over, you’ll be reborn come spring.

introduction

She wanted power. But what she needed was wisdom. And she’d find it in the realm of the underworld, in the belly of the great below.

These pages describe how she survived the furthest depths of her personal darkness. If you’re there and ready to come up for air, she hopes these words can be the hands that guide you back to the surface.

a call to four corners

To the direction of North

To the element of Earth

May