"I began writing poetry as an outlet to cope with anxiety and depression, when I was in grade nine. I had been struggling with mental illness for some time and it almost consumed me. Poetry became a way for me to process and express the happenings of my mind."

Her first book "My Words: I did not have the power to speak and so I wrote." (published march 2023) explores mental illness and learning confidence/self-love through poetry. 

Belle continues to write today and hopes that anyone who reads her work will find solace and understands they are not alone. 

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