{"product_id":"cracks-you-open-poetry-musings-9798992281903","title":"Cracks You Open: poetry \u0026 musings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCracks You Open\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a raw, unflinching exploration of love-the kind that consumes, breaks, and ultimately reshapes you. Through poignant poems and musings, Renee guides us through the life cycle of love: falling, staying, losing, leaving, and learning to love again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith heartbreaking vulnerability, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCracks You Open\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003edelves into grief, generational trauma, self-worth, and the difficult, necessary journey of healing. This collection is a tribute to the resilience we discover when love forces us to confront our deepest wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it take to heal after love has cracked you open?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePedigo, Renee:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Renee Pedigo, a native of Oak Park, IL, began her creative journey as a fashion designer in New York City. With a lifelong passion for performing and writing, she initially embraced these outlets as forms of personal therapy before choosing comedy as a creative medium. Starting in stand-up, Renee soon expanded to sketch and improvisation, performing at renowned venues like The Second City and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Her work is known for its unique blend of humor and authenticity, always infused with reliably raw vulnerability. These days, Renee teaches improv classes in Chicago while continuing to explore and refine her diverse creative pursuits. Her evolving projects span producing, screenwriting, and songwriting. You can catch her work online and at local Chicago theaters. This is Renee's debut published collection of poetry and musings. Follow her on social media to stay up to date on her latest creative endeavors.","brand":"On Again Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603211845906,"sku":"9798992281903","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e0ca8c1c-e8f0-419b-8ad3-6c99ff8c5def.jpg?v=1760433755","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cracks-you-open-poetry-musings-9798992281903","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}