Description
What I wrote so I wouldn't go mad
Book summary
A collection of poetry born from the need to put words to the silence in order to heal. Dayana Rodelo Ordoñez transforms the weight of the unspoken into verses that explore pain, memory, and the search for identity. This work is an intimate testimony of how writing becomes a refuge and a tool for liberation from that which threatens to overwhelm us. A poetic journey that connects with those who have felt the urgency to express what they keep silent.
What is it about?
Starting from the premise that what we keep silent makes us sick, the author builds a poetic diary where each poem is an act of resistance against imposed silence. Through a sincere and unfiltered voice, the work addresses the process of facing internal shadows, laying bare wounds, and finding in words a path toward catharsis. The verses travel through loneliness, rage, tenderness, and hope, offering a mirror in which the reader can recognize their own emotional battles.
Main themes
- Silence as the origin of emotional distress.
- Writing as a tool for healing and self-knowledge.
- Memory and the past as territories of conflict and reconciliation.
- The search for identity amidst pain.
- Liberation through poetic expression.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers who seek honest and visceral poetry, free from artifice. Especially suitable for those going through processes of grief, anxiety, or introspection, as well as those who find in literature a space for comfort and understanding. It will also resonate with people interested in therapeutic writing and in the exploration of human vulnerability from a feminine and contemporary perspective.
What this book offers
- A cathartic experience that validates and normalizes difficult emotions.
- A model of how writing can be a resource for managing distress.
- Verses that invite personal reflection and internal dialogue.
- An intimate and feminine perspective on the power of the word.
- A space for identification for those who have felt the weight of silence.
Technical specifications
- Author: Rodelo Ordoñez, Dayana
- Publisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Publication date: February 2026
- Number of pages: 114
- Weight: 155 g
Editorial review
A poetic proposal that stands out for its emotional honesty and its focus on writing as a liberating act. Dayana Rodelo Ordoñez manages to connect with the reader from the very first page, offering a safe space to explore pain and resilience. It is a work that, without shrillness, invites reflection and can be especially meaningful for those who seek in poetry a mirror of their own experiences.