This collection of poetry is one of self-reflection to discover one’s best self.

'Peace of Me,' a collection of poetry that resonates with the...

Dr. Joyan V. Chicot MD
Dr. Joyan V. Chicot MD

Author Joyan Vanna Chicot MD, who graduated from the Latin-American School of Medicine, Cuba with a Doctor of Medicine degree, has also embarked on the journey of poetry, photography, and self-expression while advocating for preventative medicine and mental health. She explores a diverse array of passions of the art such as hiking, nature, and travelling. During the covid-19 pandemic, she had a rude awakening of the unforgiving shortness of life. Her main writings thus far feature a variety of themes such as life experiences, transforming adversity into achievable goals, inspiration and motivation as key factors of a strong foundation, love, peace, and wholly, one becoming their best self. Her goal is to someday support mental health advocacy and cancer research through charity causes. Integrity, honesty, accountability and responsibility, respect and love are some of the fundamental core values that keep her grounded. 

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Peace of Me

A Collection of Poetry (The Transcendent Poetry Trilogy Book 3)
Book #3 from the series: The Transcendent Poetry Trilogy

This collection of poetry is one of self-reflection to discover one’s best self.

'Peace of Me,' a collection of poetry that resonates with the soul, captivates the tapestry of life, capturing moments of heartbreak or pain, inspiration, growth, talent, love, peace and motivation. To immerse yourself in the authenticity of your life through the...

Layers of Joy

Poems on adversity, healing, deep thinking, transformation, mental health and mindfulness.
Book #2 from the series: The Transcendent Poetry Trilogy

Layers of Joy”: This poetic masterpiece, comprising of four chapters, 64 poems and original photography, showcases the author’s desire and passion to elucidate the growth from hardship and turmoil. Each chapter takes you closer to identifying the adversities in life and how it is structured to set the trail to be inspired. Each page reveals a...

A Garden of Thoughts

A Collection of Poems
Book #1 from the series: The Transcendent Poetry Trilogy

A Garden of Thoughts! Quite the topic. This book is structured with 31 poems, originally written by the author to illustrate emotions through art and photography. It was created to allow the reader the opportunity to visualize an image as their own and create a story while also relating the written piece to the image provided. it comprises of...

Other Writing

A Shadow's Guide Though the journey may be smoothand the trail may be

Though the journey may be smooth
and the trail may be clear,
the risk of falling is just as fair.
On coarse roads with poor lights
and little direction,
there you may have your shadow as your guide-
whether dark or light,
use your steps as your guide,
nurtured by your pain
and soulful gratitude.

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Praise

Having read this book, really made me question whether my story was being told by someone else. The level of which I connected with this book was magnificent. Though it’s a poetry book I believe there was a lesson in every poem in this book for me. I’m deeply in love with this book and can’t get enough of it!

– Shana

Bare faced,walls down ...open this book or should you?are you ready to face your emotions neatly placed together by this author? Are you ready to face the crippling myriad of emotions that it shall awake on cool afternoon? Are you ready to grab that journal and scribble all those unspoken of thoughts that flood your mind? Are you ready to remove those layers in the silence of the four walls that surround you....
The most heroic of actions any human being can perform is facing themslves in front of the mirror,make up off, judgement of the world aside and performing some deep soul searching.
This book is everything emotion and this author continues to rattle the psychology world bringing forth to light what we bury in the dark due to fear of shame ,rejection, outcast.
Be brave,be yourself and never give up on you...My library doesn't fail to be littered by this authors books and neither should yours..
🌱⏳️🇱🇨🎶

– JG

Regardless of how life may diminish or elevate us, we are fundamentally human. At some point, we all experience similar circumstances and feelings of raw emotion. This collection of poems speaks to people from all walks of life and was inspired by the author's real-life experiences. I find that my own life experiences have not been very different. "Layers of Joy" takes a profound look into the moments that make us feel human and vulnerable—exploring themes like happiness, sadness, grief, loss, hurt, anxiety, and depression. Whatever you’re feeling, there’s a chapter that connects us to these deep emotions and the mental struggles that accompany them. If you enjoy exploring your emotions on a deeper level, this book is for you.

– Sherma E.

Contact

Welcome to Writing a Story 23!

My name is Dr. Joyan V. Chicot MD, Founder and CEO of Writing a Story 23, and I am passionate about transforming lives through the power of words. As an author and advocate for Healthcare Happiness, Mental Health, and Brain Health, I am dedicated to creating stories that inspire, heal, and empower.

At Writing a Story 23, I believe in the profound impact that literature can have on our well-being. My mission is to touch the lives of 1 million individuals by sharing stories that promote mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall happiness. Through my writing, I aim to shed light on the importance of mental and brain health, offering readers a sanctuary of hope and understanding.

Join me on this journey as we explore the limitless possibilities of storytelling. Together, we can foster a community that values mental well-being and celebrates the joy of living a fulfilling life.

Thank you for being a part of Writing a Story 23. Let's make a difference, one story at a time.

I am also invested in developing brain health activity books with the intention to improve cognitive abilities and work towards early memory loss. 

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