Katie Guilbault's 'Refine' Turns Hard-Won Lessons Into Poetry
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.