What does toxic love really look like—and why is it so hard to walk away?
In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Damaris Chanza, author of Breath of a Fallen Angel, a powerful debut poetry collection exploring love, pain, heartbreak, and the emotional reality of toxic relationships.
Inspired by the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and the lived experiences of women everywhere, this fictional poetic journey dives deep into the blurred lines between love and hate, attachment and destruction.
This is more than a conversation about poetry—this is about recognizing patterns, reclaiming your voice, and choosing yourself.
You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it.