A journey through grief, tenderness, and rebirth
In this luminous collection of poetry and prose, Tashina Viola leads us through the bittersweet terrain of being human—where grief and joy often coexist, and healing is not linear but deeply cyclical. With aching honesty and reverent softness, she reflects on love, loss, motherhood, and the quiet wisdom of the body and soul.
From the rawness of abortion to the quiet teachings of the forest, Viola invites readers to sit with their pain, to celebrate their wholeness, and to return again and again to the open heart. Chocolate & Lemon is a balm, a companion, and a permission slip to feel it all.