Toxic Love & Heartbreak Healing After a Dangerous Relationship Poetry That Speaks Truth

What does toxic love really look like—and why is it so hard to walk away?
In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Damaris Chanza, author of Breath of a Fallen Angel, a powerful debut poetry collection exploring love, pain, heartbreak, and the emotional reality of toxic relationships.
Inspired by the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and the lived experiences of women everywhere, this fictional poetic journey dives deep into the blurred lines between love and hate, attachment and destruction.
In this episode, we talk about:
Toxic relationships and why they’re hard to leave
Emotional abuse and its impact on mental health
The connection between love, pain, and identity
Healing after heartbreak and domestic violence
How storytelling and poetry help process trauma
This is more than a conversation about poetry—this is about recognizing patterns, reclaiming your voice, and choosing yourself.
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