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With unguarded bravery, Nyman takes us directly into the grief, pain, and loss that life has brought her. We walk with her through early childhood, seeing how her mother's inability to connect results in Nyman's anxiety and lack of trust. We feel her fear at a diagnosis of breast cancer. We bear witness to the loss of her breasts, her deep mourning, her grappling with mortality, and the ensuing process of self-discovery.
Nyman shows us the wrenching pain of a family member's suicide and the relentless questions that follow. We explore the slippery shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic. She ponders issues of forgiveness, mindfulness, and the nature of time.
Then Nyman turns to nature's exquisite beauty, forging a strong connection to its power and energy, its quiet joy. We learn from the trees, the stars, and the ocean. She gently releases us and lets us move on through her lessons.
In this collection of poems-this journey of a life-no feeling goes untouched. This author shares deeply and cares deeply.
About the author
Pat Nyman is a poet from Shoreview, Minnesota. She wrote "This Too Flowed Through" as part of her process of healing from the many challenges life has handed her. Previous parts of this journey have included designing jewelry to support causes like breast cancer research and decreasing our impact on climate change, and teaching resilience classes to those facing major life crises. Nyman enjoys biking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones, especially her husband and their three children.
