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Poet Kyli Santiago Named Two-Time Award-Winning Finalist for the 2022 IAN Book of the Year Awards

Santiago’s award-winning book tackles difficult mental health issues with poetry written during her darkest moments. Through these deeply personal poems, readers gain an intimate understanding of her silent struggle and ultimate triumph over depression.
Using a dynamic combination of free verse, rhyme, rhythmic-flow, and wordplay, Healing Yesterday’s Tears delves deep into painful topics such as depression, emotional abuse, feeling unloved, low-self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts while seamlessly infusing themes of hope, self-love, inner strength, and healing. As a result of this masterful blend of authenticity and artistry, readers are inspired and empowered to overcome whatever challenges they may encounter in their own lives.
“… this poetic journal offers the strength you need to fight and conquer. Inspirational and energizing, Healing Yesterday’s Tears is a contemporary treasure that we all need to pay attention to.” – Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today
“Use the words of this book to motivate you to keep moving forward. Love Yourself.” – Philip Han Heusen, Readers’ Favorite
Two-Time Award-Winning Finalist of the 2022 IAN Book of the Year Awards for ‘Poetry’ and ‘Spiritual/Inspiration,’ Healing Yesterday’s Tears is 75 pages and is available for purchase in paperback and eBook on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kyli Santiago is an award-winning poet, spoken word artist, entrepreneur, and emotional & mental health advocate based in Metro Atlanta. She hopes that her poetry will inspire others to overcome hardships and achieve their life goals.

Santiago’s award-winning book tackles difficult mental health issues with poetry written during her darkest moments. Through these deeply personal poems, readers gain an intimate understanding of her silent struggle and ultimate triumph over depression.
Using a dynamic combination of free verse, rhyme, rhythmic-flow, and wordplay, Healing Yesterday’s Tears delves deep into painful topics such as depression, emotional abuse, feeling unloved, low-self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts while seamlessly infusing themes of hope, self-love, inner strength, and healing. As a result of this masterful blend of authenticity and artistry, readers are inspired and empowered to overcome whatever challenges they may encounter in their own lives.
“… this poetic journal offers the strength you need to fight and conquer. Inspirational and energizing, Healing Yesterday’s Tears is a contemporary treasure that we all need to pay attention to.” – Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today
“Use the words of this book to motivate you to keep moving forward. Love Yourself.” – Philip Han Heusen, Readers’ Favorite
Two-Time Award-Winning Finalist of the 2022 IAN Book of the Year Awards for ‘Poetry’ and ‘Spiritual/Inspiration,’ Healing Yesterday’s Tears is 75 pages and is available for purchase in paperback and eBook on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kyli Santiago is an award-winning poet, spoken word artist, entrepreneur, and emotional & mental health advocate based in Metro Atlanta. She hopes that her poetry will inspire others to overcome hardships and achieve their life goals.