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    Raw
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    Raw

    By Karen Lee Stradford

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    My book Raw is about self-reflection and embracing the inner-self. I tell a story about my life through each poem- sharing my personal experiences when dealing with grief, love, happiness and sadness. I immediately found great comfort and healing by writing poems after the sudden death of my father on October 10, 2021. I hope that my poems will inspire others to look within themselves and share their own stories.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBalboa Press
    Release dateNov 6, 2022
    ISBN9798765235973
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    Karen Lee Stradford

    Karen Lee Stradford is currently a certified Special Education/English teacher at Columbia High School in the South Orange and Maplewood School District in New Jersey. She holds a Master's of Arts degree (M.A.) and certifications as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDT/C) and a Supervisor. Many of her poems are published by: Literary Yard ezine and Scars Publications (Down in the Dirt magazine).

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