Daddy's Girl

In Daddy's Girl, acclaimed author, therapist, and spiritual guide Safrianna Lughna bares her story as a #daddysgirl through 79 unflinching poems ranging from family bonds to abuse, low self-worth, and loss. This collection navigates the complexities of father-daughter relationships and what it means to stand in our power while unearthing a painful legacy of generational trauma. It is a rallying cry for better and represents a fierce determination to heal.

Safrianna's raw, honest verses chronicle her tumultuous relationship with her father-from childhood adoration to adult estrangement, and finally, to the labyrinth of grief and estate nightmares following his passing. Safrianna's poetry traces her metamorphosis from a people-pleaser to a sovereign woman reclaiming her voice amidst the echoes of past pain.

But, Daddy's Girl is more than just one woman's personal narrative; it is an unfortunate collective story, the shadow of disconnected fathers and generations of abuse passed down like collectibles. It is a wailing cry for those carrying the burden of family wounds and codependency, inviting voices to call out where they are in pain and to be compassionate in the face of each other's suffering. It is an invitation for a better today and tomorrow for us all.

Reviews are in for Daddy's Girl:

"This book is nothing short of incredible-a breathtaking and deeply moving exploration of family dynamics, generational trauma, and the courageous healing journey Safrianna has undertaken." - Rachel Warmath, Author of Alive in the Fire

"Daddy's girl allowed me to bear witness to the deep pain experienced in one human's life. As a woman with my own daddy issues, it touches my heart in a way that makes me feel not alone." - Carrie Dennison, Owner of Self-Care with Carrie

"This was an emotionally moving read and the story flowed effortlessly from beginning to end. Even though each poem was a small snippet of her life, I feel the complete journey Safrianna went through, from betrayal and confusion, to anger and bitterness, to finally healing and letting go and creating her own peaceful life. It is very reminiscent of my own journey and I am so grateful she shared this piece of herself with the world. We need it." -Sol Obsidian, Embodied Manifestation Guide

CONTENT WARNING

Do not read past this if you do not want spoilers of poetry book content, though no details are given. However, this book contains potentially triggering material!

Some readers may find content in this poetry book highly personal and difficult. This manuscript deals with sensitive content including: domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, self-harm, religious trauma (specifically Christian), child abuse, neglect, incest, misogyny/sexism, miscarriage, self-esteem and body-based issues, LGBTQIA+ related topics, eating disorders, and other potentially triggering topics. This book is not intended to be read by those who find such content offensive or re-traumatizing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Safrianna Lughna, LCPC is a trauma therapist who with a little bit of unicorn magic, a wish, and a dream, transformed into the Queer-Spirit Guide: an international best-selling author, speaker, CEO, and transformational mentor. Through her writing, Safrianna aims to shine a light on topics often avoided for being too divisive such as polyamory, LGBTQ+ identities, racism, pregnancy loss, and environmental justice. Her first poetry collection, A Woman's Work, debuted as a number one best seller in LGBTQ+ and Contemporary Poetry. She has been featured in six anthologies. You can learn more about Safrianna's journey as a writer at https: //Safrianna.com/author