"Exposed" by Deborah Jean Burris-Kitchen, Ph.D., is a compelling and thought-provoking book that explores the nature of trauma, its effects on individuals, and the importance of healing. Drawing on her own experiences as a survivor of abuse, Burris-Kitchen weaves a powerful narrative that is both personal and universal. She skillfully explores the various ways in which trauma can impact our lives and the challenges we face in trying to overcome it. With honesty and compassion, she shares the tools and strategies that have helped her on her journey towards healing and recovery. This book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced trauma or knows someone who has. It is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and that we are all capable of reclaiming our lives and our sense of self-worth. "Exposed" is an inspiring and empowering book that will leave readers feeling hopeful and inspired.

Exposed is an uncensored selection of essays, poems, letters, and photographs by Deborah Jean Burris-Kitchen. In this collection we learn the author’s story.

The implications of Exposed are being who you are, who you’re meant to be, and not what society expects you to be.

Through these poems we share in the experiences of everything pervasive in our society- school bullying, comparing yourself to others, victimization, power, violence, the misogynistic culture in which we live, human rights, poverty, racism, sexism, and greed.

This is heavy stuff. And it’s happening. Reading this, I was floored. Anger built up with each page. This stuff is happening every day. It should matter. Let’s make it matter.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atmosphere Press for this ARC.