A Generation of Sunflowers: Book Review

• Author: Ally Loyns
• Release Date: January 1, 2021
• Genre: Poetry
• My Rating: 5/5 

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Heartbreak. One word, but it carries a weight that is impossible to describe. It’s a feeling that consumes your entire being, leaving you feeling hollow and broken. It’s a feeling that can stem from various sources – a failed relationship, a betrayal from a loved one, or even a loss of a dream. But no matter where it comes from, heartbreak is a gut-punching emotion that leaves you feeling lost and alone.

Ally knows this feeling all too well. For years, she has been struggling with heartbreak in its various forms. From feeling like she’s not good enough to constantly being second best, Ally’s journey has been a downward spiral of pain, self-doubt, and loneliness. And like many others who have experienced heartbreak, she has turned to drugs in hopes of numbing the pain and finding some sense of peace.\

In her journey to find herself, Ally realized that she was constantly seeking validation from others. She would change herself to fit in with different groups, hoping that someone would finally see her for who she truly was and accept her. Feeling like she was never good enough or worthy of love, Ally found herself constantly comparing herself to others. 

But through all the pain and struggle, Ally finally found the words to describe what she had been feeling for so long. And as she puts it, it was a gut-punching realization. Ally finally started to heal. She began to see that her worth and value did not depend on the validation of others or on external achievements. She started to find her true self and embrace all the imperfections and flaws that made her unique.

So to anyone going through heartbreak, Ally has one message – embrace it. Embrace the pain, the hurt, and the gut-punching emotions. And most importantly, embrace yourself, flaws and all. Because in the end, it’s those experiences that shape us and make us who we are.