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• Friday 4 September 2026 reading try post

  Town Hall, Chester , New Jersey

  “Pain affects us all uniquely, but we shouldn’t stay silent. We should find our voice and choose to sing.” The Pain Sings a Song The Pain Sings a Song, 2nd Edition The book The Pain Sings a Song is a seven-part narrative poetry memoir chronicling Shalanda Shaw’s path through loss, anger, despair, faith, and resilience. In Parts One and Two, Shalanda faces identity loss and grief, starting her emotional journey. In Parts Three and Four, she pleads for change while wrestling with hopelessness. In Parts Five and Six, she uses anger and defiance as tools against mental illness. In Part Seven, Shalanda’s triumph lies not in complete healing, but in regaining her voice, reflecting resilience and faith.

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