"Passages of a Clouded Mind" is my first published book. It is made up of all the poetry and creative passages that had been written from my later teenage years. Since writing was the way I communicated how I felt, I made it into a journal log form with all my thoughts and emotions to pass on to others. Upon publishing this book, I had hoped others could relate and appreciate an honest look at life and its dealings in the real world.
Exploring the complexities of the mind, this book delves into the challenges of self-discovery and clarity amidst daily distractions. It emphasizes the importance of introspection and finding personal methods for mental organization. Readers are encouraged to quiet their surroundings and reflect inwardly to uncover their true thoughts and feelings, highlighting the unique journey each individual takes toward understanding themselves.
Too many children are placed within the foster system all across the world. This book is based on the life of just one of those children. There are many circumstances that lead a child to be removed from their home life. Not one child has the same experience, and not one of them is brought into the world with the same variables. Each experience deserves to be told, one by one. Some people get to the point that shows how unprepared they are to parent a child. With those issues only growing with time, it affects their child. The foster system gets notified, although not always when they should, and the child is removed in hopes of a better home life, which is not always the case. With so many different adults in one's life, it can at times become difficult with so many varying opinions and views on how one should behave and live. The proposed idea of foster care is definitely needed, but the problem lies with the people who aren't prepared to deal with these children. Already coming from troubled homes, the children need extra care, patience, and attention. It's the responsibility of the foster parents and caseworkers, regardless of their caseloads, to give each child the care they deserve and are promised while being taken from their homes. These children need and rely on help in order to grow within society so they can build a life away from the wrongs in the world.