Daughter of Heartache By: CR Waters Daughter of Heartache is a heartfelt collection of poetry about abuse and healing. The author draws from her own experiences as a victim of abuse to reach out to others who may be going through their own ordeal. She hopes that it will inspire others to find the courage to seek help. She believes everyone deserves to feel understood and realize that they are not alone. Although it was difficult to share her own story, she felt it was her calling to help others.