Book excerpt: Raw but relatable, 'The Soul in the Mirror' is a collection of poetry, which takes readers on an intimate journey through self-discovery. Deeply vulnerable, it sheds light on the shadow of a past, breaks down heartache that haunts, and dismantles anxiety's grip in resolve to find peace within. Romantic but bold, it takes stock of the past, meditates on the present, and pursues a future enriched with passion. It speaks to new beginnings, society's unreliable rule book, mental health, and listening to heart's intuition. Experiences of anxiety, depression, fear, femininity found, and strength in rising up are witnessed in the journey to become. Lost but found through the very nature of writing, it's a reunion between the soul, mind, body, and one's own reflection.