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Fractured Lives and Renewal-Poetry
Trauma and dealing with the aftermath. See poems in New Poetry 2012 folder.
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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

Portfolio -> Fractured Lives and Renewal-Poetry

Will You?   [13+]   4.1 KB
Domestic abuse victim's plea to a friend who listens

Seeds  [13+]   4.6 KB
A woman's conversation with herself and her legacy after surviving domestic abuse.

Relief  [E]   0.3 KB
Epiphany and freedom of an abuse survivor (any age or gender): a very short poem

Saving Me  [E]   2.2 KB
Refusal to change others and the desire to save oneself

Comfort Lessons  [E]   0.8 KB
What can we teach each other? Come and find out.

If you and I are one   [E]   1.9 KB
Inspired by various world faith's as a way to see we are all connected.

Domestic Violence Message Forum  [13+]   1 Posts
Dialogue about Domestic Violence to increase Awareness, Education, & Understanding

Little White Lies  [13+]   3.3 KB
Little White Lies as they pertain to covering up abuse by the abused person.

Not Lookin’ For A Love Like That  [E]   2.0 KB
Lyrics for country song shouting what many women want to say, but many cannot say.