Laurisa Clay

poet / writer

BIOGRAPHY

Laurisa Clay is a poet and healing-centered writer whose journey into creative expression began during a period of personal transformation. Faced with the emotional challenges of a painful separation, Laurisa turned to poetry as a private way to process feelings she found difficult to voice aloud. What began as a deeply personal outlet evolved into a vital tool for reflection, resilience, and emotional release—ultimately becoming a core part of her healing process.

Encouraged by the genuine response to her early writings shared on her personal Facebook page, Laurisa recognized the power of vulnerability and storytelling to not only heal herself but to resonate with and inspire others. Her poetry quickly found a home with readers who saw themselves in her words—stories of hurt, hope, strength, and self-discovery. After pausing in 2021 to tend to personal matters, she returned to writing with renewed clarity and commitment.

Laurisa now embraces her voice as a writer with purpose. Poetry and journaling remain essential to her life practice—a means of resetting, reconnecting, and grounding herself through life’s complexities. She sees her creative gifts not only as personal healing tools but as offerings to others who seek connection and understanding.

Her creative process is both intuitive and intentional. Often sparked by a striking phrase or an emotionally resonant moment, she captures inspiration in a running document filled with thoughts, language, and images. When she returns to these notes, Laurisa dives back into the emotion or insight that inspired them, asking how others might relate to or be moved by the experience. Her work blends personal truth with shared human themes, offering a mirror for others navigating their own emotional landscapes.

Laurisa is particularly drawn to the power of wordplay and emotionally charged language. Her editing process is guided by instinct and rhythm—reading aloud, revising, and refining until she hits a moment of recognition, a phrase that lands with surprise or affirmation. That’s when she knows a piece is complete.

Grounded in authenticity and shaped by lived experience, Laurisa Clay’s poetry continues to serve as a testament to the healing power of language and the transformative nature of telling one's truth. Through her words, she creates space for others to reflect, feel deeply, and know they are not alone.