Rainstorms and Ravens

The first publication of blossoming poet Taylor Trautwein, "Rainstorms and Ravens" features a collection of poetry surrounding mental illness, providing insight from different perspectives on how life may be affected by one's disorder. By addressing the hardships those with mental illness experience, Trautwein actively promotes mental health awareness and reaches towards a more holistic approach to psychological poetry. Through this collection, Trautwein strives to promote the idea of comfort and familiarity across the psychology and mental health community, by validating those with mental illness and spreading awareness across various other cultures and communities. Overall, "Rainstorms and Ravens" addresses the uncomfortable aspects of mental illness while making those struggling feel heard and connected with others who value them and what they are going through.