The Power of Words (A Poem)
An abuse survivor’s short poem about the power words have to hurt us, heal us, and help us move forward.
Tagged: catharsis
A Letter to Worthlessness
“I have believed you, owned you, lived with you, shrunk because of you, nearly broke apart in your hands many times, I have seen how easily you can destroy.”
How Asking For Help Made Me Less Self-Absorbed
Chelsea was stewing in anger and depression, thinking no one was on her side. This is how asking for help changed her life.
Overcoming Body Shaming (Especially From Myself)
After years of shaming, abusing, and hating her body, Julia realized the importance of not only accepting, but honouring it. This is her body love story.
Healing Shame and Forgiving My Mother
At 8 years old, Dr. Debra Reble’s mother abandoned her. She spend the next 20 years repressing her emotions, overachieving, and trying to be perfect. This is her story of not only forgiving her mother, but learning to embrace herself.
Breakthrough (A Poem)
Sabrina’s powerful poem about healing, forgiveness, and the profound strength of letting go.
The Animal Within Me (A Poem of Awakening)
An emotive, vivid poem about breaking through inner walls of safety and, through catharsis, reaching a state of awakening, deep healing, and self-love.
How I Forgave Decades of Abuse and Set Myself Free
For years, the childhood trauma Kat incurred from decades of her father’s abuse caused her pain and anger. This is her story of learning to forgive.
