Recs if you like What the Living Do: Poems...

these collections examine loss and grief, offering guidance, catharsis, and/or just a general feeling of not alone-ness.

poetry that speaks to experiences with HIV/AIDS across the years

“My T cells are
strewn about the leaves of
a mighty tree, like the
hair of an old man, like the
stars of a collapsing universe.”

• essex hemphill, vital signs

books i've read to process the loss of a loved one (and found helpful, meaningful, or valuable)

a mix of non-fic, memoir, novel + poetry to help you feel less alone. love u