Poetry and fiction offer avenues for finding ourselves. For those recovering from trauma and addiction, resonant literature can provide new perspectives and insights, creating empowering and eye-opening experiences. Using concepts from narrative medicine, Isabella Mori triangulates stories and personal accounts with the painstaking cross-referencing of relevant research. With an emphasis on recovery and hope, Mori explores the intersection of literature and lived experience to draw out rich insights into issues such as addiction, depression, psychosis, childhood trauma, and domestic violence. The unique approach of Believe Me cuts through stigma around mental health and addiction concerns, allowing for new perspectives and a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us.