Big Feelings: A Poetry Collection

Identity. Friendship. Patience. Not having all of the answers. These are just some of the things we learn to face as we navigate the expectations and often harsh realities of adulthood. Big Feelings is a portrait of Becky Justman’s mind as she navigates this tumultuous journey. Through a collection of deeply intimate pieces, she processes the life upheavals, unraveling friendships, mistakes, hopeful observations, and steps toward self-acceptance that have defined her twenties. By exploring the complex emotions behind growing up, Big Feelings caters to nostalgia while illuminating the highs and lows that define the shared human experience. By pouring her heart out on the page, Justman learns to come to terms with her big feelings – and discovers the importance of patience, forgiveness, and self-love along the way.