I Want To Give Up On You, Mother, But Love Won’t Let Me
As the day passes by, I watch the fruits you bore into this world, Turn sour in your hands. Everyday, I watch the gemstones in
Make Hay Until The Darkness Comes
Truthfully, I have been lying to myself every day, Ever since the day I knew what lying was. I am not anything special, I will
Are You My Mother or You Are On A Break
I have called on you countless times, But you haven’t responded. Called on you in the face of danger, But you turned your back and
Words And Wounds I Never Healed From
I was a child, Seeking the guidance and warmth, That only a mother could give, But all I got was the cold stare of religious
Society. Society. Society
You wanted perfect. I gave you perfect. Perfect beauty. Perfect body, smile, perfect graciousness. Perfect forgiveness, perfect decorum. Until one day I couldn’t smile. I
My Husband, My Collateral
I’m pacing outside the psych ward. Back and forth. Chewing on my nails. One thought lingers on my mind. Should I walk in or go
Understanding Depression: Common Treatments
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash Depression has been the talk of social, political and Health conferences. However, the rate of stigma and misdiagnosis of
Understanding Depression: Common Types of Depression
Depression as in many other disorders, is not a one size fits all. There are different types based on the time of episodes, the symptoms
Understanding Depression: Postpartum Depression
It’s usually a beautiful sight seeing a mother and her baby, the love and happiness are visible in her eyes. The troubles she goes through,
Imprisoned
I want to be free again, From all the guilt that he died that day, Free from the cold handcuffs, Free from the turmoil of
