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Words from Wounds
Complex Trauma Poetry


A Reflection on Judgment, Family, and the Fight to Be Free: An Invalidating Family
Everyone thinks they know what’s best They don’t trust my judgement, put me to the test No one wants to let me be me Do what works for...
1 day ago4 min read


Unlearning Her Voice
They told me I was cheating Even when I won fair Said I must’ve tricked the world that success was just a dare They told me I was stupid...
May 293 min read


The Problem Is Me... But It's Not My Fault
In the silence of the night, a soul in turmoil resides Overwhelmed, underappreciated, and worn down inside Stressed and sick, a heart...
May 264 min read


If You Ever Read This, Please Know...
My dear son, if time could bend I’d change the things that caused you pain Undo the words I can’t defend And make your heart feel whole...
May 162 min read


A Song I Used to Send, and a Mother's Day I Still Hide From
In quiet strength and gentle grace You lift the world with warm embrace Through sleepless nights and endless days You guide us with your...
May 112 min read
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