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Rated: 13+ · Folder · Relationship · #1716623
Trauma and dealing with the aftermath. .
Those who are being abused and those who know them, please read these poems.

They were inspired by clients and coworkers I've known, not necessarily personal experience.

I encourage women (and men) going through domestic violence situations or survivors of such relationships to tell their stories here in the forum so other readers can share in your experience. Anything sent as a review will or direct email will remain confidential (won't be mentioned on the forum) unless given permission in the email or review. Comments and stories help tremendously to give courage to those trying to leave and suggestions to those who need to leave as safely as possible. For those who haven't had these experiences, I hope some of these poems have helped you step into the shoes of these people in the midst of domestic violence.

In my work as a social worker, I often have DV information in my car at all times in case it is needed and have put the USA National Hotline number at the bottom of many of these poems so I can share info to those who read my poems. If anyone wishes to include links to similar poetry in their own ports (or even the actual poem) in the forum, please do this. Also, feel free to note hotline numbers in countries other than the US.

Thank you for stopping by. Just by stopping here for a moment, you have shown your interest in learning more and in helping others. I appreciate your time and comments.

SWPoet

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Portfolio -> Fractured Lives and Renewal-Poetry
    Will You?   Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Women's · #1709727
    Domestic abuse victim's plea to a friend who listens
    Seeds  Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Women's · #1708663
    A woman's conversation with herself and her legacy after surviving domestic abuse.
    Relief  Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Women's · #1330743
    Epiphany and freedom of an abuse survivor (any age or gender): a very short poem
    Saving Me  Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Relationship · #1430489
    Refusal to change others and the desire to save oneself
    My GPS is scrambled   Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Relationship · #1859826
    Living life without a map after childhood/situational trauma and learning to trust again.
    I was born in quicksand   Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Emotional · #1859813
    Letter from someone traumatized to their caretaker/loved one. A metaphor of sorts.
    Comfort Lessons  Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Other · #1507415
    What can we teach each other? Come and find out.
    Hope of Passage   Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Other · #1962263
    Serenity-hope of passage through difficulties
    Open Spaces   Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Spiritual · #1931068
    Meeting old friends soon after the death of their older son.
    Waiting for the shoe  Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Other · #1919315
    Battling low self esteem, the relief of the known.
    Midnight birth of a poet in hiding  Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Other · #1913641
    A poetic story of a once oppressed woman and her advice to those who oppress. 40 Lines
    A Thousand Earthquakes  Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Psychology · #1859809
    Understanding childhood trauma (or exposure to war) and/or attachment disorder.
    If you and I are one   Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Women's · #1719021
    Women supporting one another-in good and especially in bad times. (Helping to prevent DV)
    Surrender, You Say?  Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Emotional · #1526732
    Seed Poem for Journey-Poetry class
    Little White Lies  Open in new Window.
    Rated: 13+ · Family · #1455086
    Little White Lies as they pertain to covering up abuse by the abused person.
    Not Lookin’ For A Love Like That  Open in new Window.
    Rated: E · Relationship · #1333780
    Lyrics for country song shouting what many women want to say, but many cannot say.
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