Too Jagged to Hold

Too Jagged to Hold is a powerful and intimate poetry collection tracing the long, spiraling path of recovery after sexual violence. With vivid imagery and lyrical clarity, Kristen Hornung writes about dissociation, complex PTSD, grief, attachment, relationships, and the slow, alchemical process of healing.

These poems draw the reader into the paradox of life after trauma: where self-protection meets vulnerability, despair gives way to resilience, and even the sharpest edges can become sites of connection.

Hornung offers no easy resolution; instead, this collection gives presence, honesty, and understanding. Perfect for readers of trauma poetry, healing poetry, poems about recovery, and women’s confessional poetry, it is a companion for anyone asking themselves, Am I healed yet?