TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal thoughts; graphic imaging
Before you read this, please know that I’m ok and this is NOT a cry for help or attention. I’m in a place where I feel comfortable enough to share this . . . to let others know they’re not alone and it’s ok to talk about it. It’s ok…
A Haiku collection
Silence the voices
in my head especially
those who wish me dead
Silence the voices
who make me cry those who kill
my will to survive
Silence the voices
feeding on my brain, gnawing
driving me insane
Silence the voices
who silence me, silence them
fu*king set me free…
Even if you’re trying to help
We often try to help people by giving them advice. But sometimes, that advice does more harm than good. Below; is a list of things I’ve heard time and time again from people trying to help me get over my depression. I’ve even been guilty of suggesting a few of…
Well hello there! I’ve been putting off writing this for a while because I HATE writing about myself. I know, cliché. But true. Here we go . . .
I’m Lyndsey, from Southern California. I’ve been writing since I learned how. Poetry is my thing. I recently began dabbling in…
Self-love is NOT selfish!
Somebody save me,
I’m slipping away!
Just give me a reason,
one reason to stay.
I’m running out of excuses
for wanting to be here.
I see no light at the end of this tunnel
and I’m being swallowed up by fear!
My fear of leaving is now
overcome by my…
A poem
I deserve happiness
but honestly,
I’m happy by myself!
Yet, here I am
trying to be
with someone else!
You don’t really want to be with me
and we both know it’s true.
You only want me
when it’s convenient for you!
I’m just an option,
never your priority!
So why…
A poem about animal companionship
It’s empty here without you!
There’s space where you should be!
But the biggest hole there is,
is the void you left in me!
