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Empathic poems: feeling everything, the world, and your own pain.

Bellyache

Poems for Sensitive Souls

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  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    14 September 2026

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Summary

From the author of Good Grief, an intimate collection of poems and prose which offers a glimpse into the mind of a highly sensitive person, or empath.

In a world that has become increasingly difficult to navigate—physically, mentally, and spiritually—having empathy is more important than ever. But what if you have a highly sensitive mind? Highly sensitive people, known as empaths, have an expanded capacity to feel not only one set of emotions but also those o…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780063459106
ISBN-10:0063459108
Author:Brianna Pastor
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint:HarperOne
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:14 September 2026
Weight:122g
Dimensions:13mm x 126mm x 202mm
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Bellyache by Brianna Pastor - ISBN: 9780063459106
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Critics Review

“Brianna Pastor is by far one of my favorite new writers.” - yung pueblo, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“When you read Brianna Pastor’s words, it’s like looking into a mirror.” - Terence Lester, founder of Love Beyond Walls and author of I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes To Invisible People

“Brianna’s words are a gift to the world. She speaks to the hurting place in us all with great compassion and, through her incredible artistic vulnerability, helps us heal, feel seen, and believe there is light on the other side of darkness.” - Cory Allen, author of Brave New You

“Brianna’s voice is one that speaks for all of us who have struggled, loved, lost, and picked ourselves back up again. Her poems wield a fierce and yet tender power, like tiny fires that light our darkest nights and bouquets of flowers that beg us to find beauty in this life.” - Emory Hall, author of Made of Rivers

“Brianna’s poetry and prose are the balm we deeply feeling folk need to navigate a world that would love to see us hardened. Yet her words invite us to stay soft and to remember that our tenderness is not weakness but something sacred to celebrate and honor.” - Arielle Estoria, poet, actor, and author of The Unfolding

About The Author

Brianna Pastor

Brianna Pastor (she/they) is a queer writer, empath, advocate, and author of the poetry collections Good Grief and Bellyache. Dedicated to helping others recognize their worth regardless of circumstances, Pastor centers her poetry around mental health, childhood trauma, and what it means to heal—with sensitivity and love at the root of all things. Brianna resides in New Jersey with her spouse and cat, Boogie.

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