Finding Comfort Within The Chaos

From a childhood shaped by her parents’ addictions to her own battle with substance abuse and homelessness, Emery Rival knows the depths of despair all too well. Yet in the face of violence, trauma, and profound loss, she discovered an unbreakable will to survive. In Finding Comfort Within the Chaos, Emery weaves together the raw moments of her life—relentless struggles with addiction, self-harm, and an eating disorder—into poetry that both stings with truth and resonates with hope.

This candid collection illuminates the darkest corners of her past while celebrating the transformative power of resilience. Through each poem, Emery not only shares how she overcame her own challenges, but also offers a lifeline to those who feel trapped by their circumstances, whether in active recovery, grappling with mental health, or emerging from a chaotic childhood. With honesty, empathy, and an unwavering belief in the ability to heal, Finding Comfort Within the Chaos shows us that no matter how dim our surroundings, we each carry the potential to bloom.

About the Author
Born and raised in the Seattle area, Emery Rival endured violence and addiction from an early age, eventually finding herself in the grip of the very struggles that ravaged her home. Determined to break a generational cycle, she pursued sobriety, receives intensive therapy, and emerged as a survivor and as an advocate for others. Through her poetry, Emery shares her truth in hopes of reminding every reader that, even in our most broken moments, we can still choose to rise.

Release Date: May 2nd, 2025