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Thank you to WOW! Women on Writing and the lovely Tara Forst as well as Rebecca Pott Fitton. Without these amazing friends this lovely post would not be possible! Hugs, ~Crystal Wave Rider: Poetic Journey from Abuse to Wholeness Review by Tara Forst While Wave Rider is not the type book I would normally read, I have found it very interesting and can see how others who have experienced abuse similar to what Rebecca Pott Fitton has gone through, would benefit from reading it. I even feel that my eyes were opened and I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to give this a read. Rebecca has truly bared her soul in this book and I can clearly see her pain and healing. The early poems are dark and and raw and at times disjointed just as I imagine her childhood was. They make you feel for the lost little girl who suffered at the hands of her abuser and those who ignored her plight. As you continue to read you can feel the awakening and changing seasons of her life unt...

Thank you to WOW! Women on Writing  as well as Rebecca Pott Fitton. Without these amazing friends, such tours would not be possible! Hugs, ~Crystal Wave Rider: Poetic Journey from Abuse to Wholeness Genre Spiritual Memoir / Poetry Amazon Link Goodreads Link About Wave Rider is a poetic reflection of author Rebecca Fitton’s long journey to heal from sexual abuse, abandonment, and neglect, building a new world based on wholeness of body, mind, and spirit. Her journey has taken a lifetime. To use the metaphor of waves, sometimes the undertow nearly drowned her—but she survived. Now her beautiful and profound book offers inspiration to others who have also suffered greatly from abuse. Praise "Rebecca’s journey, delightfully presented through her sacred poetry, resonates with an archetypal journey shared by many. The intimacy of her sharing and beautifully aligned prose guides us into a state of consciousness where peace can be found. Her book is a delicious de...

Thank you to WOW! Women on Writing and Michelle DelPonte as well as Rebecca Pott Fitton. Without these amazing friends this lovely post would not be possible! Hugs, ~Crystal Wave Rider: Poetic Journey from Abuse to Wholeness Review by Michelle DelPonte As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I was intrigued to read Wave Rider . I grew up with my parents still married, an older sister, and younger brother. Yet I suffered alone. To this day, my family doesn’t understand. When Rebecca Pott Fitton tells us she remembered “flying to the ceiling and looking down” spoke to me. I experienced that so many times. As young abuse survivors, our bodies automatically do things to protect us. I personally have very limited memories of my childhood, as I blacked out the bad along with the good. While Rebecca was able to flourish despite the abuse, not everyone is that lucky. It truly is a testament to the person she is. I don’t know many people with that much strength and determin...

Wave Rider: Poetic Journey from Abuse to Wholeness Review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto With things being what they are right now and all the negativity in the world, I found Wave Rider to be a safe haven. Rebecca Fitton put into words some of the emotions I am currently feeling or have felt during my life thus far. The beautiful way Fitton describes her journey speaks to so many of us who have struggled in one way or another. It is an intimate story and I appreciate Fitton's ability to not only share her story but to find her joy. I particularly enjoyed page 23 and a poem titled: Student I walk into class a place, a space so familiar. I have been here before in this body, in this lifetime to learn, to experience, to be. But today is different.  The space I hold has expanded. My energy has grounded into the center of Mother Earth. My feet connect with her heart. My heart connects with everyone in the room. Mine is an intentional journey ...