Finding Self Love in Poems

Self-love. Two simple words, yet for many of us, they feel distant-something we offer to others but struggle to give ourselves. We pour our energy into family, work, and community, often leaving our own hearts overlooked.

Finding Self-Love in Poems is more than a collection of poetry; it is a journey from rock bottom to renewal. Heidi Prowse OAM writes with raw honesty, guiding us through the depths of grief and self-doubt, through the messy, imperfect process of healing, and finally to a place where self-love begins to take root-not as perfection, but as acceptance.

These poems unfold in three sections:

• At Rock Bottom holds space for heartbreak and loss,
• Climbing captures the struggle of growth; and,
• Under New Light celebrates the moments when we finally see ourselves as worthy.

Permission to grieve. Permission to struggle. Permission to find joy again, on your own terms. Heidi's words will sit with you in your darkest hours, encourage you as you heal, and stand beside you as you rediscover your own light.

Heidi Prowse OAM is a community leader, advocate, and author whose life has been shaped by resilience, service, and an unshakable belief in the power of human connection. Her journey with grief began with the loss of her late husband, Andrew, who lived with cystic fibrosis-a battle they faced together with love, determination, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. Her writing reflects the depth of her experiences, offering readers a path to healing, self-love, and renewed hope.