Patrick, Abbie: - I am a 21-year-old self-taught poet from a small town in Virginia.I have always been very passionate about advocating for mental health awareness. I am currently studying to be a psychiatric RN to further this passion. My household consists of my husband and I, and our 3 precious fur babies. I love cows, cats, interior design, ice cream, and collecting trinkets. Writing has always been my favorite form of self expression and something I have worked tirelessly to perfect. I aspire to transport my readers through the different perspectives of mental health issues, as well as trauma-based events. My main goal as a writer is to give the reader a sense of togetherness, as well as to encourage an emotional response.