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Trina Kay | Author & Essayist

Personal essays and memoir writing– exploring survival, motherhood, identity, healing, and the quiet work of rebuilding a life. 

About Trina Kay

Trina Kay is a writer whose work explores survival, identity, motherhood, and the complicated process of rebuilding a life honestly. Through personal essays and memoir-style storytelling, she writes about the moments that shape us — the ones we survive, the ones we carry, and the ones that quietly change everything.

Her writing lives at the intersection of lived experience and reflection, creating space for conversations about healing, resilience, and becoming who we are after difficult chapters. She is the author of Dismantled, a collection of essays rooted in emotional truth and personal transformation.

This space serves as both archive and invitation — a place for essays, books, and the daily rituals that support a creative life.

 

Featured Essays

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

I am officially divorced. A “divorceé” if you will. 

It sounds fancy. French maybe. Like a debutante. Ready for the ball. 

Blue Shoes

It was never about the shoes. Not really.

My Girlfriend is Toxic

My girlfriend is toxic. I know- that’s shocking to hear. I only ever talk about how much I love her. How amazing she is at making every day feel like a fairytale. How lucky I am to have reconnected with her after two decades apart.

Books by
Trina Kay

Collections of essays and reflections exploring survival, identity, and the process of rebuilding a life honestly.

Dismantled

Dismantled is a collection of personal essays and reflections examining survival, motherhood, identity, and the emotional work of starting over. Written with honesty and vulnerability, the collection invites readers into the quiet process of healing and becoming.

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Rituals

Writing — and healing — both require rhythm. My days begin with movement and quiet preparation before the world gets loud, creating space for clarity and focus. Coffee comes later, intentionally, during writing, journaling, and slower weekend mornings. These rituals aren’t about productivity or perfection — they are simply the routines that help me return to myself and show up consistently as a writer and human.

Survivor Voices

Stories that Break Silence

A storytelling series that gives survivors the space to speak — in their own words, in their own time, without apology.

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Letters from Trina

I occasionally send essays, reflections, and updates about writing, books, and the work behind the words. If you'd like to receive new writing directly in your inbox– you're welcome here. 

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