Kiss from God is a poetry collection beautifully crafted to be your companion on your healing journey. This book is inspired by Stephanie’s own mental health struggles and eventual career as a social worker/therapist ,which will help readers learn, grow, and feel seen. Kiss From God ' explores a variety of relevant topics such as anxiety, addiction, self-love, cultural identity and the importance of community. These poems will support you as you honor where you’ve been and create the healthy and abundant life you deserve.

Stephanie Sorady is a poet, writer, and mental health professional born and raised in Los Angeles. As a result of her own experiences with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress, she is passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health topics and empowering readers through her work. Her writing also proudly incorporates her Mexican & Irish American background and explores themes such as mindfulness, grief/loss, self-love, feminism and spirituality. Stephanie received her Bachelor’s in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Psychology from the University of Southern California and her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. Stephanie loves making people laugh, traveling to hear the stories of others, re-watching her favorite T.V. shows, and learning to set boundaries like a badass. She lives with her husband, Andrew, her dog, Stella, and parakeet, Delta. Kiss From God is her first poetry collection.