The Heavy On My Heart
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Something heavy has settled on a young girl’s heart... a feeling she can’t quite name, but can’t ignore either. As the world around her changes, she searches for answers from friends, family, and the grown-ups she trusts most.
Through tender conversations, laughter, storytelling, and moments of shared vulnerability, she begins to discover that even when life changes, the parts of us that make us who we are remain. And sometimes, the heaviness we carry becomes lighter when we let others help hold it with us.
Written with warmth and emotional honesty by Hanna Tadesse Haile and brought to life through Beyza Durmuş’s luminous illustrations, The Heavy On My Heart is a compassionate story about healing, identity, and the quiet power of connection.
About the Author & Illustrator
Hanna Tadesse Haile
Beyza Durmuş
Beyza Durmuş is an illustrator based in Turkey. Her work blends bold colors, playful textures and childlike lines to create vivid, emotional worlds. Inspired by everyday life and childhood memories, she explores feelings, mental health, grief and identity with a colorful and playful approach. Her clients include The Guardian, Mother Jones Magazine and It's Nice That, among others. Her work has also been recognized by international illustration platforms and awards.
