Publish date: March 21, 2026 I am Susan Rae Trudy, “Susie Rae,” a poet and songwriter whose work is deeply informed by a lifetime of listening and healing. I am a registered nurse with more than three decades of experience across maternal‑child health, neonatal intensive care, high‑risk obstetrics, trauma, and case management. Throughout my professional life, I have borne witness to some of the most profound moments of human vulnerability and resilience. These experiences sha