Discover this exquisite poetry and prose collection about the pains of growing up from the popular millennial Instagram poet, perfect for fans of Amanda Lovelace and Rupi Kaur. Illustrated by Leah Lu.

Following her breakout debut Eighteen Years, poet Madisen Kuhn is thrilled to share this intimate portrait of a young woman navigating early adulthood and leaving her teenage years behind.

Chronicling the complexities, joys, and challenges of this transitional phase of life, Please Don’t Go Before I Get Better is a powerful, deeply affecting work that pierces your heart with its refreshing candor and vulnerability. A poignant exploration of self-image, self-discovery, and self-reflection, this anthology brilliantly captures the universal experience of growing up, and you are bound to find yourself reflected in these glimmering pages.

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Praise for Please Don’t Go Before I Get Better

I wanted to say “If you’re feeling/ have felt lost, confused, lonely, unlovable...etc.” but every emotion and feeling relates to this book. It is, hands down, a book you should have in your house/bedroom, so you know you are never alone.
— Sara Barrera, Amazon review
This is such a healing book. If you’re a young woman who has ever dealt with anxiety, depression, etc, I highly suggest giving this a read. I have dog eared my favorite pages and I come back to them constantly.
— Emily, Amazon review
It’s inspiring, heart wrenching yet heart warming. I wish I could read it for the first time again, so lovely. I recommend if you’re a looking for a poetry book that will make you feel with every word.
— Bryan, Amazon review
Madisen’s writing style is timeless and no matter your age, gender or personality it is impossible not to relate to her prose. Every new page brought a beautiful pocket of emotion and nostalgia perfectly combined with stunning simplistic illustrations from Leah Lu. Please Don’t Go Before I Get Better is a must have for any poetry reader and all in all a great book with a beginning middle and end on every page.
— Maria, Amazon review

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