A Woman's Work: A Poetry Collection (Second Edition)
From wounded caterpillar to empowered butterfly—a poetic journey of reclamation.
A Woman's Workis an evocative memoir in the form of a free-verse poetry collection exploring the complexities of growing up as a girl in modern America.
Over three poetry arcs themed around the butterfly's journey, Safrianna addresses false narratives around womanhood, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, she gives voice to her traumas, outdated beliefs, and the ingrained patterns within herself and society.
From heart-wrenching to fiercely freeing, these poems offer snapshots of radical truth along the transformational path from disempowerment to embodied self-love. Her authentic voice and candor speak to women's resilience and the ability to transmute shadows and light as we reclaim ourselves.
In this powerful second edition of "A Woman's Work," Safrianna invites readers deeper into her winding path through trauma, healing, and self-reclamation. This expanded collection features the original poems alongside substantial new essays and resources that contextualize her path from dissociation to embodied self-love.
This edition goes beyond poetry to include:
"The Story of a Wounded Woman" – An intimate essay revealing how the she moved from victim mentality to empowered wholeness
"Reclaiming My Wings" – How she recovered her sovereignty after years of abuse and exploitation
"Persistence as Resistance" – An exploration of the intersection between personal trauma and political reality in 2025
Community Q&A – Responses to questions on shadow work, spiritual healing, feminism, and pleasure activism
References and Resources – A guide to the literary and cultural touchpoints throughout the collection
Raw and unflinching yet ultimately hopeful, "A Woman's Work" speaks to anyone who has felt silenced, diminished, or exploited. It is a testament to the power of facing one's shadows and reclaiming one's light—a reminder that we all deserve to fly free.
Content note: Contains references to childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other traumatic experiences. The author invites readers to engage with discomfort as part of the healing process.