therisa : Writing

Never Ending Pain

Never Ending Pain

A Poem by therisa


Tell meHow does oneRegain the abilityTo trust another soul?With secretsAnd the deepest loveA soul canEver experienceWith another person?WhenAll they h..
PTSD

PTSD

A Poem by therisa


Silence.The soundOne prays forWhen the past is screamingIn an unrelenting blast.Stirring upBitter old memoriesBest left behindBut can't.Of timesWhich ..
To Dream Once More

To Dream Once More

A Poem by therisa


The toxic joys of insomnia, caused by flashbacks.
A Gender War Surivivor

A Gender War Surivivor

A Poem by therisa


Sparked, in part, by an interview, I had for an art therapy program.
Striking Back

Striking Back

A Poem by therisa


Admitting and standing up, to my abusive brother, in black and white.
One Of Life's Cruel Tricks

One Of Life's Cruel Tricks

A Poem by therisa


A longing, which will never be answered.
Reclaiming Myself

Reclaiming Myself

A Poem by therisa


With this small pillI regain controlOver my bodyEnding a lifetimeOf pain and self-denial.What startedAs a protective measureBecame a punitive oneAt a ..
1097 Days And Counting

1097 Days And Counting

A Poem by therisa


I rated this mature, because of my struggle with depression and suicide attempts. The refers to the last time, I attempted suicide.
Lingering Self-Doubts

Lingering Self-Doubts

A Poem by therisa


Don't understandWhy you judge meIn suchA shallow and superficial way.When we haveNever metEver.As I find myselfSelf-doubtingAnd questioningMy every mo..
Walking Towards Healing

Walking Towards Healing

A Poem by therisa


A breakthrough, in my own healing.