“I love the resilience and sparkle in the eye

of a person like you

who survived”

-I Love You, Stranger by Laura Rachelle Taylor

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i write healing poetry for survivors

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Kicked a brain tumour up the bottom; been having life epiphanies ever since. Poetry helped me learn to talk again. Now sharing my learnings through healing poetry for survivors who are on a mission to rebuild a life even better than before.

Previously: A professional writer for 15+ years; authored the Amazon bestseller, A Mum Like This; and scooped a few awards along the way. My book, writing, and brain tumour story have featured in the media - some of them displayed below.

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mission statement

-extract from my journal

reviews

  • “It was as though someone was finally speaking the same language. Thank you Laura for sharing your beautiful journey and for providing us with a space to feel seen. Just incredible…” - Amazon uk reader

  • “Laura strips motherhood back to its simplest form […] in favour of taking a calm, wholesome approach to parenting” - Wellbeing news

  • “Taylor’s memoir serves as a comforting affirmation to new parents […], validating their experiences as both real and shared” - business cheshire