Introducing Rowan and CAST
Meet Rowan Aderyn, the writer and advocate behind Cast, a debut poetry collection exploring identity, resilience, belonging, and healing through deeply personal and reflective verse. Drawing on lived experience, Rowan uses poetry to give voice to emotions and experiences that are often difficult to express, creating connection, understanding, and hope through honest storytelling.
This powerful and moving anthology of poems is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. The author, a survivor of trauma, shares their raw and honest experiences through a collection of poems that explore themes of abuse, identity, healing, resilience, and hope.
The author’s journey is one of transformation and overcoming adversity. They have emerged from the depths of trauma to find a life filled with purpose and meaning. Their poems are a beacon of hope for other survivors of trauma, offering a voice for those who have been silenced.
This anthology is an essential collection for anyone who has experienced trauma or who wants to learn more about the impact of trauma on the human psyche. The author’s poems provide a unique and personal perspective on the healing process, offering a raw and honest account of the lived experience of trauma.
‘Don’t open yourself to the ink which bleeds across your skin. You can wash it from your flesh if you never let it in.’
Buy your copy of Cast: A Survivor’s Journey today, and embark on a journey of healing and hope.
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Reviews
I loved how despair hope and courage in the face of traumatic events is depicted so honestly and vividly by Rowan. Despite the goosebumps it evoked I couldn’t, stop reading, thank you for sharing your experiences and in doing so giving a voice to other survivors and raising awareness of the impact of childhood trauma and our inherent drive to survive and thrive.
— Rina
A collection of poetry packed with powerful emotions – the helplessness and hopelessness of young lives lived in an existence where abuse and neglect ruled. The twists of conflict between love and hate, guilt and innocence. Yet these poems tell a story of survival. Among my favourites are Back against the Door, World of Silence, Just Breathe, and Cast which will leave you feeling uplifted.
— Clement
Haunting and exquisitely written
For anyone who is going through difficulties, a beautiful collection of poems demonstrating triumph over adversity, a book to treasure.
— Sarros
Poetry that tells a story. Poems in the collection…