deep breath by myndstate *** pre order ***

'the day i came out and accepted myself was the first time i ever truly exhaled. i had spent so much of my life holding my breath, hiding my truth, i thought i’d never have to do it again. i didn’t realise how wrong i was.'

myndstate’s debut collection is a vulnerable story of survival; an insight into the struggles of finding yourself, and your place, in a world that often doesn’t want you to belong. exploring themes of sexuality, identity, love, and shame, deep breath follows his journey from growing up closeted and searching for acceptance to navigating the twists and turns of life as an openly gay man - reflecting on where he is today, how far he’s come, and how much further the world has to go.

featuring viral pieces alongside never-seen-before poems, deep breath is a beautifully raw and unwaveringly honest read that offers comfort and validation to those who can relate, while opening a window of understanding and awareness to those who can’t.

myndstate (he/him) is a spoken word artist, poet, and performer whose work centres around sexuality, identity, and mental health. His words - full of emotion, storytelling, and rhyme - have made him a national poetry slam winner, got him featured on the likes of BBC Radio London, Sky Sports, and Attitude, plus have amassed millions of views online. Known for blending hard-hitting, vulnerable performances with wit and humour, he creates poetry that feels deeply personal while speaking to human experience that resonates far beyond the stage.