The Truth Is...
Narrative Poetry
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Narrated by:
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Arnesha Tipton
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By:
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Trina Harden
Summary
At the center of the collection is the traumatic loss of the author’s mother, who was murdered by the author’s father before he took his own life. This event shapes the emotional core of the book, as the poems revisit moments of fear, confusion, rage, loyalty, and profound grief, revealing the long-term psychological impact of growing up in a violent home.
Major themes include the cyclical nature of domestic abuse, the silence surrounding childhood sexual trauma, and the complicated love a child can feel for an abusive parent. The author presents her father as a deeply flawed and destructive figure who was also capable of tenderness, guidance, and love, highlighting the emotional conflict that survivors often carry.
©2026 Katrina Harden (P)2026 Katrina Harden