We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.But becoming means growing.The growing pains is about the challenges that growth entails.Growth is painful. Growth is never easy. Growth is not happening over night.These poems delve into the raw and unfiltered emotions that accompany transformation. From the ache of leaving behind the familiar to the struggle of stepping into the unknown. Growing pains is a journey of becoming and embracing the discomfort that comes with change. For those of you who are ready to grow, these poems are a reminder that pain is the precursor to something beautiful.