Introduction: Meet Susie Rae

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 shape the emotional depth and compassion woven throughout my poetry.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and began my nursing career in California before continuing my work throughout Texas and Tennessee. I have served patients and families in roles ranging from bedside nurse to case manager and care transition leader, supporting diverse populations including newborns and their families, the elderly, the uninsured, and those facing complex medical and social challenges. My commitment to service has been recognized through multiple professional honors, including meritorious nursing awards and employee‑of‑the‑month nominations.

My writing reflects an intimate understanding of birth and loss, healing and uncertainty, advanced practice, endurance, and grace. With clarity and tenderness, my poems explore what it means to remain human in moments that demand both strength and surrender.

My debut book of poetry, Susie Rae of Sunshine: Poems of Golden Truth & Light, marks a natural extension of my lifelong vocation, one rooted in presence, empathy, and the power of words to comfort and connect. I live and work in Texas, where I continue my work as a nurse and my devotion to writing poetry.

Sending love and golden light,

Susie Rae Trudy