Pretty Painful is a heartfelt poetry collection that explores the relationship between beauty and pain. With raw emotion and tender honesty, Ruth Dzhurayeva writes about love, heartbreak, healing, identity, and self-discovery. Each poem captures the silent ache of sorrow and the quiet strength of resilience, inviting readers to embrace every part of themselves, even the broken ones. This debut collection offers more than poetry; it offers connection, comfort, and clarity for those navigating life's messier moments. Pretty Painful is a companion for anyone learning to feel deeply, heal gently, and remember they are never alone in their pain.