Burnt Toast

Kit Birks is a writer, adventurer, and mental health activist. She discovered poetry during her recovery from drug addiction in the summer of 2022. What began as a private way to process emotions, make sense of her past, and navigate her evolving reality soon became a way of life-a lifeline that helped her fall back in love with living. Her debut poetry collection, Burnt Toast , follows this journey from hurting to becoming. It is raw, honest, and deeply human. When Kit began sharing her poetry online, she was overwhelmed by the response-strangers who saw pieces of themselves in her words. She believes that vulnerability and honesty are powerful forces for connection and healing. Burnt Toast is a love letter to anyone who's ever struggled-a reminder that we are never truly alone and that no matter how many pieces of toast you burn, it's okay to try again ... because "everyone burns toast".