Trauma Monsters

(Eccentrich @Be.Eccentrich.Inc) "When Jon told me he was writing a book, I knew it would be filled with incredible poems that told amazing stories about a tough childhood deserving of redemption, so I was excited to read it." (Jacob Mayberry @BlackChakra88) "Everyday I gain more respect for JonKeL. He's someone that's worked for his national ranking. He's someone that consistently works for how good he is in poetry." (Nick Fury @NickFuryThePoet) "Since JonKeL has been mentoring me, I've grown as an artist significantly. He provided a space for me to share, give me feedback that was more nuanced, and challenged me to explore my vulnerabilities through my writing. He always encourages me to find my most authentic voice." The author invites readers to enter his world through powerful poetry. Trauma Monsters: A Collection of Poetry contains 23 dynamic poems that also includes additional information about each piece. This will provide more insight on the author's creative process and the monsters he's been trying to put to rest. We are often haunted by our past traumas, and sometimes the healthiest coping comes in the form of poetic expression. Jonathan David Kelly, better known as JonKeL, is a South Florida actor, writer, and creative director. His artistic journey began as a child, winning essay and poetry contests in grade school. Inspired by his father who was also a poet, he connected with this genre of writing for its healing properties, after journaling turned into therapy. It became the healthy, creative outlet he needed to deal with life's struggles. Writing about subjects most youth are too young to process, like domestic violence and drug abuse, creative expression was his first remedy for dealing with the pain.