exploited labor

exploited labor is a collection of poems that centers around American womanhood, bringing to light a feminist perspective on current societal expectations on women. The author, Amber Awni, shares her visceral experience of early motherhood plagued with postpartum depression in this book of poetry. exploited labor is intended to make an impact on married women and mothers, allowing them to find a safe space to feel seen amongst the pages, while also touching upon ’taboo’ subjects of marriage, infidelity, mental health, and motherhood.This poetry collection is meant to bring the reader on a journey of self-healing and self-realization, inspiring shifts in perspective on what it means to be an American woman in 2024.