Emma Yuen

A Detour - One Plus One Does not Always Equal Two Emma Yuen

A poetic journey through severe depression and anxiety by Montreal based poet Emma Yuen. She graphically describes her troubles, her pain, her triggers and her frustration. Fueled by her desire to recover, Emma is a champion for mental illness awareness. Follow her journey from the small town in Saskatchewan where she was raised, to the streets of Montreal where she found a measure of help, sympathy, and understanding. Her poetry is stark and clear, with vignettes and self observation that will make the reader cry and cheer. Whether you are suffering from a mental illness, or know someone who is, Emma will delight you with her brief moments of happiness, and sadden you with her turmoil and despair.