New Beginnings and Other Terrible Things (Paperback)

"New Beginnings and Other Terrible Things" is Faiza Ramim's first poetry collection, featuring 42 poems that touch on recurring themes of loneliness, heartbreak, family, and self-reflection. Its raw and honest delivery evokes visceral feelings in readers and cannot help but leave them in awe. Ramim emphasizes the book covering shared struggles that naturally come with being human "I'm not going to say the experiences aren’t universal, but isn’t everything? We are all suffering from the human condition. I just want to find interesting ways to write about it."
Despite the title's hint of optimism, the poems reveal that starting anew isn't always a joyful journey. Instead, the poet delves into the delusional thinking that often accompanies fresh starts, questioning whether this time will be different or if we'll just fall into the pattern of making repeated mistakes . The feeling of hope, and the weight of its crushing make it all the more "terrible"
While it's not explicitly stated whether the poems are based on the poet's own life, Ramim deliberately leaves it open to interpretation, inviting readers to connect with the collection on a personal level.