A Poetry Collection by Heather Krystecki
I See You,
I See Me
A journey through mental health crises, addiction, and recovery.
From the Collection
baby steps
one foot forward
then the other—
some days that's enough
— “Baby Steps”
About the Poet
Heather Krystecki
Heather is a poet and author whose debut collection explores the raw realities of mental health, addiction, and recovery. Her writing captures the darkest and most honest parts of her journey through her 20s—and the fight to come back to herself.
She believes that sharing these experiences openly can break the stigma around mental health and show others they aren't alone.
Read Her Story
The Debut Collection
Now Available Worldwide
This book is a collection of the darkest parts of my mind throughout my 20s. The themes include addiction, withdrawal, mental health, and recovery.
I hope this collection shows others that they aren't alone. I see you and I believe in you.
Also on Barnes & Noble · Direct from Author
The Cover Art
Hand-Painted by the Author
The butterfly on the cover of I See You, I See Me was hand-painted by Heather herself. It represents transformation—the metamorphosis that comes from facing your darkest moments and emerging on the other side.
Every detail of this book is personal. From the poems to the artwork, it was created with the intention of being completely authentic and real—just like the journey it represents.
The butterfly symbolizes the beauty that can come from struggle, the strength found in vulnerability, and the possibility of starting over.
i learned to call it
functional—
as if surviving
and living
were the same thing
— “Functional” from I See You, I See Me
As Seen In
The River
Published Poet
The Archive
Read the poems
Explore poems from the collection—raw, honest words about addiction, mental health, and finding yourself again.
Browse Poemsthe sunrise doesn't ask
if you're ready—
it just comes
and so does healing
— “Sunrise” from I See You, I See Me
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New poems weekly
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I see you and I believe in you.