Hello my loves,
My name is Katy Christine Dutil. I am 29 years old and this is my story.
I’m a poet, singer, songwriter, storyteller and overall artist. who has walked through fire and come out the other side. My work is a reflection of a life lived in the shadows and the light through addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, self-harm, and the quiet moments of beauty that appear in the darkness.
This book is my truth, written as a way to heal, to cope, and to create something meaningful from pain. Every poem is a piece of my journey some raw, some messy, some painfully honest—but all of them are my attempt to rise from the ashes like a Phoenix.
I live in a world where words can be tricky I have dyslexia and a comprehension disability, which means my grammar isn’t always perfect. But that’s part of the point: I am perfectly imperfect, and I want my work to remind you that it’s okay to be too.
This collection is for anyone who has ever felt lost, alone, or overwhelmed by life’s shadows. It is my hope that in sharing my story, you will find pieces of your own healing, moments of connection, and a reminder that even in the dread, there is beauty.
Love, Katy Dutil
