A lifetime of pain, love, and redemption - told one tear at a time.

At 360 pounds, Ben Colarossi was trapped in a body that reflected years of emotional battles, heartbreak, and loss. But behind every tear lay a story of resilience. A man determined to reclaim his life, confront his past, and discover what it truly means to love himself.

360 Pounds of Tears is more than a memoir. It’s a raw and deeply moving journey through the shadows of depression, the struggles of body image, and the power of faith and forgiveness.

From childhood scars to adult awakenings, Ben takes readers through a transformative odyssey of falling, breaking, and rising again. One honest chapter at a time.

With unflinching honesty and humanity, this book reminds us that redemption is always within reach and that even the heaviest burdens can lead to the light.

What happens when the weight you carry isn’t just on your body, but on your heart?

In 360 Pounds of Tears, poet Ben Colarossi bares his soul with stunning honesty and rare vulnerability. Through verses born of heartbreak, self-doubt, and quiet resilience, he transforms a lifetime of pain into poetry that aches and heals.

From public shame to private reflection, Colarossi’s words trace the journey of a man learning to love himself in a world that often looks away. Each poem is a confession, a prayer, and ultimately, a celebration of strength found in softness.

Raw, redemptive, and deeply human. This collection reminds us that every tear has a story, and every story has the power to set us free.