In this raw and moving poetry collection, Payton Sutton courageously shares her intimate journey of trauma, guilt, and ultimately, empowerment. With profound vulnerability, she unveils her experiences with sexual abuse, eating disorders, shame/guilt, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

“From Wounds to Wisdom: A Voice Reclaimed” depicts the darkest moments of her trauma, reader discretion is advised, as some content may be triggering. Rather than dwell in darkness, Sutton chose to put her emotions into writing.

This book showcases the process of piecing oneself back together and illuminates the incredible strength of the human spirit. Sutton's poems capture the full spectrum of emotions associated with trauma, rage, fear, and resilience.

Through her verses, we gain insight into the depth of her suffering as well as the flicker of hope she clung to in order to survive and heal. These poems serve as a testament to the power we all have within us to rise up from the ashes of adversity.

They remind us we are never alone in our pain or in our recovery. Raw, emotive, and uplifting, From Wounds to Wisdom validates the struggles of trauma survivors everywhere.

Sutton's poetry offers empathy and compassion while inspiring others to reclaim their inner light. This collection demonstrates the possibility of moving through darkness into wisdom, joy, and freedom.

From Wounds to Wisdom is for anyone who has confronted life's hardest challenges and dared to defy the shadows in order to soar. .