Payton Cowley

Payton Cowley is a Hamilton-based poet and mother who turned to writing as a means of coping with the grief of losing her first child, Gracen, stillborn at 26 weeks. At 24 years old, she has self-published a collection of poems titled 'Where the Stars Swim', which reflects her journey through loss and healing. Payton's poetry resonates with many, offering comfort to those navigating similar experiences. Now a mother to her 2-year-old rainbow baby, Haven, she continues to honor her first child while advocating for emotional openness among grieving mothers.