In his first book of poetry, Alex Scofi explores the ways that trauma and pain can damage our ability to connect, and how love can heal that ability. With a dark sense of humor, Alex examines the death of his father, his life raised by a single mother, and how all of these experiences affected his journey to adulthood. In his final section, Alex examines how these traumatic experiences can inform spiritual growth, and how untreated trauma not only can arise in our personal lives, but also in our political ones.
About the Author
Alex Scofi is also a special education teacher, avid gardener, storyteller, and a huge proponent of therapy. Therapy has been a huge part of Alex's life. After his father's death at four, Alex spent many years in art therapy. After a break, Alex decided during a period of high school depression that he wanted to go back to therapy. Fifteen years later he still goes every week. Alex's relationship with therapy is one of the reasons that dealing with underlying trauma is such a big component of his writing.
Another big component of Alex's writing is spirituality. His mother, although Jewish, wanted to raise Alex in a religious way that would allow him to also experience his father's Christian upbringing. She decided that raising him in a Unitarian Universalist congregation would be the best way to do this. This meant that growing up, Alex's family would often have their Chanakuh menorah next to the Christmas tree.
To learn more about Alex and find more upcoming poetry feel free to visit his website at www.thefanzinewriter.com.
Author: Alex Scofi
Publisher: Alex Scofi
ISBN 9798218690533
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches
Pages: : 40
