Support Kayla Foor's Journey to Healing Through Poetry

For most of my life, I’ve felt invisible—crushed under the weight of bullying, mental illness, and the unbearable loneliness that comes with being misunderstood. I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and severe depression, a combination that stripped me of my confidence, my voice, and, for a time, my will to keep going.

I’ve been pushed to the edge by workplaces where I was belittled, ostracized, and made to feel small. The world became a series of closed doors, and every step forward seemed met with another reason to shrink away. But in the silence, I turned to words.

Poetry became my lifeline. It gave me a place to pour the pain, the longing, and the overwhelming emotions I couldn’t explain any other way. Slowly, through every line and verse, I began to find myself again.

Now, I’m ready to share my story. My debut poetry collection, The Art of Holding On, is a raw, unflinching look at love, longing, and survival. It’s a reflection of the struggle to hold onto hope when everything inside you is screaming to let go.

I’ve started sharing my work on Instagram (@poetrybykaylafoor) and will release an ebook soon to give readers an early glimpse. But my dream is to create something tangible—a physical book that holds my heart on every page. I want these words to live in the hands of those who need them, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone.

What Your Support Will Do:

Help cover the cost of professional printing to create high-quality physical books.

Fund the design and layout of a book that visually reflects the raw emotion of my words.

Support marketing and outreach to connect this work with others who feel unseen, unheard, or forgotten.

This isn’t just about a book—it’s about proving to myself and others that our voices matter. It’s about reclaiming the narrative after years of being silenced by fear, shame, and stigma. Your donation isn’t just funding a creative project—it’s helping me take one more step toward healing and showing others they can do the same.

Every dollar is a piece of this dream brought to life. Thank you for helping me share these words, this story, and this truth.

With love and gratitude,

Kayla Foor