Dzhurayeva, Ruth: - Ruth Dzhurayeva is a psychology student, writer, and mental health advocate who believes in the healing power of truth. Known for her emotional honesty and heartfelt reflections, she explores the beauty found in both light and darkness. Her work is rooted in compassion, vulnerability, and resilience. Ruth created EmpoweredWithRuth on TikTok and Instagram to support others on their journey toward self-love, healing, and growth. She hopes to make others feel seen, understood, and less alone in their struggles. Pretty Painful is her first poetry collection, written to help readers find strength in their own stories.