To Heal the Hurt : Olympia Publishers : 9781800740822 : 1800740824 : 29 Jul 2021 : Kristen Mackenzie explores the ideas of inner demons and turmoils by voicing coming of age idealisms and pinpointing where the fine line is blurred with realism. The three-part collection of poems: "Pain," "Frustration," "He Who Heals," delve into insecurities, faith, and that four letter word that either makes you smile or cringe: love, or the very idea of love. Mackenzie explores all facets of growing up, coming of age, making mistakes, falling down, and navigating the eerie currents of self-discovery by surmounting past trauma to grow stronger. Kristen Mackenzie proves that physical or mental scars can make you stronger and snake the path to an impactful truth-telling journey that could be your most powerful weapon.