Scattered Little Parts: Book Two of the "Parts" Series

By Kimberley Z. Tent

…and slowly, she exhaled

Retired Constable Kimberley Tent had discovered a strong will to survive but found herself in yet another standoff with her own inner demons through a courageous battle with a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury, depression, and bulimia.

Described as “gripping” and “inspirational,” book two of Kim’s poetry memoir series gives the reader a further glimpse into a police officer’s struggle and her determination to survive.

Throughout her career, many lives were saved and tragically, some were lost. For Kim, it was about giving everything she had to her job, her kids, and those around her. She put her wellbeing last, which turned out to be a slow death sentence. She became “switched on” all the time, highly vigilant and fearful of her surroundings. The need to save people consumed her as Kim silently wasted away.

Scattered Little Parts is a well-crafted, “raw” poetry collection by an author who is not afraid to be honest. Navigating a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury is a difficult and sometimes lonely road, but for police officers and other first responders, it can also be deadly. As Kim discovered along the way, her greatest opponent has been own mind and her inner struggle to let go of the past.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Nov 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665712231

Kimberley Z. Tent

Kimberley resides in the beautiful Kootenay mountains of southern British Columbia, with her childhood sweetheart of 37 years. She grew up surrounded by nature and began writing poetry and songs at an early age. Kimberley has authored several books and articles in a variety of genres, including a children’s series, mystery/thrillers, biographies, policing, mental health, and a poetry series. Although she has enjoyed ghostwriting over the years, Kimberley’s focus remains on the First Responder community and how PTSD has seriously affected it. Kimberley has three amazing children and three grandchildren, who have all been extremely supportive throughout her own journey with a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury. Her mission is to continue spreading awareness of PTSD through her own experience as a police officer, and to provide hope and support to fellow First Responders who are still suffering in silence.

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ISBN: 978-1-6657-1224-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6657-1223-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021921036

Archway Publishing rev. date: 11/03/2021

Dedication

For

My Brothers and Sisters in Blue

You are not alone in this fight. I see you.

My Butch

Who continues to support me, through the

good days and the bad- I love you.

R.C.

I miss you every day- your life was worth

more than you thought.

Perfection

Perfection is really

self-reflection, an

expectation breeding

tainted dreams,

lost languages, and

rusty souls. Then

brittle leaves cover

shallow holes of

death, and the perfect

world is

gone.

Contents

…and little Parts scattered everywhere

Dear Part,

GHOSTS

Room 1

The Soggy Crate

Let Her Go

Darkness

Enough

Lost

Justice

Dear Heart

Eleven

Death

Doctor

HOLLOW

Poker Face

Holding On

Triggers

Miracles

Tomorrow

Tide

Hindsight

I’m Sorry

Signs

Self-Care

Hide

Discharged

Letting go

Better Than Me

Bluebird

HOPE

Hero

Dawn

Broken Wings

Lambs

Yesterday

Puzzles

The Warrior

Support

Self-Worth

Love

Sacrifices

Friend or Foe

War

Keepers

Fraud

Checkmate

11:11

After All