I am a poet, educator and experienced therapist. I am also the mother of a child living with a rare autoimmune disease. I live my professional life at the intersection of art, healing and education.
Read MoreMy latest book
Since the House Is Burning
“Suzanne Edison's gorgeously lyrical collection Since the House Is Burning understands one of the most important principles of poetry: that it first be a pleasure in language. Of course, these are often bittersweet pleasures, if a poet is willing to tell the truth of her experience as Edison does here (in this case, as a wife, mother, daughter; as citizen of a world on fire and a caretaker to many). Musically adept, formally precise, both clear eyed and unfailingly empathetic in its worldview, it's a beautiful book-one any thoughtful reader of poetry will be glad to know.”
— Erin Belieu, author of Come-Hither, Honeycomb, from Copper Canyon Press
Learn MoreWriting
I am a poet and essayist. My essays and blog posts focus on health issues related to chronic illness, coping skills for families, and resilience. I am also curious about the intersection of writing, healing and the brain and follow research in this area.
Excerpt
No one wants to talk
about the sick child.
Corrugated sadness, apologies baited with fear
the mousetrap faces of those with healthy kids, shut.
~from the poem, Teeter Totter
Teaching & Consulting
I lead workshops for teens, parents and medical professionals on topics including coping with children living with chronic illness, healing and grief.
Poetry
My poetry spans a range of ideas. My recent chapbook, The Body Lives Its Undoing, is a compilation of poetry and visual art exploring various aspects of autoimmune diseases.