Poet of Resilience & Growth

Kelly Amanda Lee is a contemporary author and poet known for her evocative and emotionally resonant work. Her writing often explores themes of resilience, strength, and personal growth, aligning with the symbolism of the red rose, a motif she uses to represent the beauty and strength that arise from life’s challenges.

Poetry Workshops

Introduction

Reborn the Rose poetry workshops provide a transformative space where individuals can use creative expression to heal, grow, and connect. Founded by Kelly Amanda Lee, the workshops are inspired by her personal journey of resilience—overcoming domestic violence, complex PTSD, and a rare, life-changing illness. Poetry became her way to process emotions and reclaim her voice, and now she offers the same opportunity to others.

Project Purpose

The workshops are designed to empower participants through the written word, helping them find strength in storytelling and self-expression. Many individuals, especially those facing adversity, struggle to articulate their emotions. Through guided exercises and reflective writing, participants can process their experiences, gain confidence, and foster a deeper sense of self-awareness.

Workshop Structure

Each session is structured to provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can:

Engage in guided writing exercises to unlock creativity.Explore themes of resilience, healing, and empowerment through poetry.Share and connect with others in a judgment-free space (optional participation).Learn techniques to use writing as a therapeutic and empowering tool. No prior writing experience is required—just a willingness to explore emotions and express oneself.

Poetry Workshops

Introduction

Reborn the Rose poetry workshops provide a transformative space where individuals can use creative expression to heal, grow, and connect. Founded by Kelly Amanda Lee, the workshops are inspired by her personal journey of resilience—overcoming domestic violence, complex PTSD, and a rare, life-changing illness. Poetry became her way to process emotions and reclaim her voice, and now she offers the same opportunity to others.

Project Purpose

The workshops are designed to empower participants through the written word, helping them find strength in storytelling and self-expression. Many individuals, especially those facing adversity, struggle to articulate their emotions. Through guided exercises and reflective writing, participants can process their experiences, gain confidence, and foster a deeper sense of self-awareness.

Workshop Structure

Each session is structured to provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can: Engage in guided writing exercises to unlock creativity.Explore themes of resilience, healing, and empowerment through poetry.Share and connect with others in a judgment-free space (optional participation).Learn techniques to use writing as a therapeutic and empowering tool. No prior writing experience is required—just a willingness to explore emotions and express oneself.

ARTICLES TO EMPOWER & DRIVE YOU FORWARD

Reborn the Rose

The Journey out of Domestic Violence

Reborn the Rose is a powerful poetry collection by Kelly Amanda Lee that explores themes of resilience, transformation, and self-discovery. Rooted in personal experiences of survival and growth, the book captures the raw emotions of pain, healing, and empowerment. Each poem serves as a testament to the strength found in vulnerability, encouraging readers to embrace their own journeys of renewal.

With vivid imagery and deep emotional depth,

Reborn the Rose inspires those who have faced hardship to rise stronger, much like a rose blooming after the storm.

Voiceless Secrets

The Struggles of Young People in Today's Society

Voiceless Secrets: The Struggles of Young People in Today’s Society is a raw and powerful poetry collection by Kelly Amanda Lee that sheds light on the silent battles faced by today’s youth. Through deeply emotional and evocative verse, the book explores themes of mental health, identity, social pressure, and the search for belonging in a world that often feels overwhelming. It speaks to the unspoken fears, anxieties, and struggles of young people navigating a rapidly changing society, offering a voice to those who feel unheard.

Voiceless Secrets is both a reflection of their pain and a beacon of hope, inspiring resilience and self-discovery in the face of adversity.

Reborn the Rose acknowledges Traditional Owners of the Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.