twenty four

twenty four

by | Jul 31, 2015 | addiction and recovery

It’s been a hell of a ride. 24 years have brought me Hardships and beauty And a new perspective. I honestly wouldn’t change a single thing. If anything in my life had been different I wouldn’t be who I am. And I have to say I love myself. I love that I can grow And...
father dearest

father dearest

by | Jul 29, 2015 | relationships

*Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse.   Imagine a girl Trapped in a liquor bottle. This is all she sees- The inappropriate drinking Of her alcoholic father And not old enough To know any different. Sometimes she’s let out, Breathes fresh air, But it’s jarring Because...
murderer

murderer

by | Jul 13, 2015 | lifestyle and wellbeing

*Trigger Warning: Abortion.   Murderer, They called me. Slut. Dead fetuses on their signs, I’m going to hell, They said, Reminiscent of Westboro Baptist Church. There’s still time, They said, To save my baby. I could be forgiven If I made the right choice....
endometriosis

endometriosis

by | Jul 3, 2015 | lifestyle and wellbeing

My body is plotting against me. My spine wants to split in half. The pain is all-consuming, Unavoidable, Causing me to dull myself down With painkillers and black comedies In an attempt to numb My aching muscles. The process is pointless, Month after month of this For...