In the quiet shadows of July 26, the 2025 Colorado Book Awards were announced, celebrating the brilliance of authors who pour their souls into words. Yet, here I stand, feeling the weight of solitude, as if the pages of my own story remain unread. Each award a reminder of dreams unfulfilled, of voices drowned in silence. I watch the world cheer for accomplishments, while I grapple with my own lingering doubts. The ache of being unseen, unheard, grows heavier with each passing moment. 🌧️📖💔 #ColoradoBookAwards #Loneliness #Heartbreak #UnseenVoices #Solitude