The Words I Never Said
I wrote this poem while processing complex feelings and emotions about the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, and how with this trauma (as with most trauma) there is so much to process and such devastating impacts on our lives.
Are You Still a Hunter?
I wrote this poem while processing complex feelings and emotions about childhood sexual abuse.
I Light the Road With Candles That Burn
I wrote this poem for the parts of me that are still finding their way home — especially those I repressed because of trauma.
Things I Wish I Heard in My Darkest Hour
To anyone going through a hard day, I hope these reminders help you too 🩵
You’re Small-Minded
I feel like in a life, people continue to be my greatest teachers. Thank you for continually helping me to value my own worth 🙏
Domestication
This poem is a reflection on my own inner and silent struggles with societal expecations.
I Return This Luggage
I wrote this poem when processing and feeling the feelings regarding being blamed for surviving the crime of sexual violence.
I’m Over This War
I wrote this poem when healing, forgiving, and accepting the truth of a relationship that I tried to make work, but realized I deserved better.
Friend Break-Up
I wrote this poem when feeling the heartache and grief that comes with friend break-ups.
You were better at the game
I wrote this poem on my healing journey when reflecting on the impact of a relationship from my past.
You’re Not Welcome At My Door.
I wrote this poem on my healing journey and learning to set boundaries with people.
The Girl You Knew is Dead
I wrote this poem on my healing journey healing from sexual trauma.
where is my self-worth?
I wrote this poem about what it felt like to struggle with low self-worth.
mirror, mirror
This is a poem I wrote when healing from negative self-talk and forgiving myself for being my own biggest critic.