Willis, Texas – October 12, 2026 -- Readers looking for poetry about grief, motherhood and mental health can now pick up "Refine: An Anthology of Learning Life's Lessons the Hard Way" by Katie Guilbault, available in softcover, hardcover and electronic editions.
The book blends poems and essays drawn from the author's own life
Guilbault's collection of poetry and prose follows her through childhood memories, changing family dynamics, motherhood and relationships. It also covers generational trauma, divorce, body image, forgiveness, faith and hope.
Healing is treated as a process, not a finish line
Each poem and prose piece builds on the one before it. Together they trace a path from heartbreak and uncertainty to renewed purpose. Guilbault describes healing as an ongoing process marked by setbacks and reflection.
"Healing is not linear, and every difficult season has shaped who I am today," she said. She added that honest self-examination is necessary for transformation.
Guilbault said she wants to give language to parts of healing that people often go through in silence, so readers can recognize pieces of their own stories.
Three formats are on sale through major retailers
The book is sold through Balboa Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The softcover ISBN is 9798765268421, the hardcover is 9798765268414 and the electronic edition is 9798765268407.