Ari B. Cofer, a lifelong writer, has always felt like a paper girl. She has dedicated her life to sharing her story and the stories of others, breaking the stigma of mental health through her poetry. Her inspiration for this book came from her experiences with the people she's met along her mental health journey, through treatment, therapy, and more. Ari currently lives in Seattle, WA with her partner, Gerald; her dog, Emma; and her cat, Cloud.