Annemie

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Soft-Spoken, Loud-Hearted: A Teen Writer Learning to Breathe in Her Own Voice

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About Annemie

Annemie van Wyk is a 16-year-old South African author, singer, and soft-spoken soul with a voice that whispers truth and a heart that roars resilience. Her debut poetry book, breathe; gentle whispers of healing, traces the quiet chaos of living with epilepsy, ADHD, and autism — and the beauty that blooms anyway. She’s passionate about turning pain into poetry, breaking the stigma around neurodiversity, and making others feel seen. Her voice is gentle but grounded, reflective but real — a mix of vanilla skies, deep feelings, and wild honesty. Whether she’s writing, singing, or just existing loudly in her softness, Annemie is here to remind the world that healing doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.