<p><em>The Ghost You Left Behind</em>&nbsp;is a deeply personal poetry collection taking readers on a journey through the stages of grief from disbelief, anger and confusion towards hope and healing. This collection epitomizes how the power of words and self-expression can truly alchemize grief. Nicole explores dense themes relating to what it means to be human and how we are never truly alone in our struggles.</p><p> </p><p>Through the thoughts, words and feelings embedded within each poem, Nicole embraces the full spectrum of human emotions and hopes to encourage readers to do the same. Afterall, it is only though acknowledging and accepting denser and heavier emotions that they can truly rise to the surface to be healed.</p><p> </p><p><em>The Ghost You Left Behind&nbsp;</em>ultimately captures the raw emotions felt when at one's lowest. It also offers the hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. This poetry collection is a tender reminder that despite death, grief, trauma and loss, there always remains an abundance of love, light, magic and miracles waiting on the other side. </p>