This heartfelt collection plunges into the depths of human experience, the natural world, and Indigenous wisdom, honouring the interconnectedness and magic of life. In Through the Vale, V. Birchwood weaves elements of her rich Volga Tatar culture and language into a poetic tapestry that reflects both resilience and vulnerability. She unearths the profound connections we all share with our environment, ancestors, and communities, bound by the infinite and indescribable force of love. Birchwood’s stanzas explore the spiral-like journey of complex PTSD recovery, grieving and celebrating the transitions of nature as both farewells to the past and paths for rebirth. Because the only way out is through.
