Download or read book PTSD Poetry for Victims Survivors by a Survivor written by Julie Jeep and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Victims X Survivor s Diary Book of Poetry written by Lisa Pearson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-24 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diary of anguish and survival for the battered and abused. Tails of embracing the ghosts of our past that keep lasting grips on our bones. A stoutheartedness that births from facing the most difficult emotional, mental, physical, and darkest abuses most cannot fathom. This book is an unlocked chest of wounds that is another’s shame to bear, not mine. Tangled secrets kept that should be a beacon of light to guide others in the fight of their lives. Mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression are merely a design of cruel burdensome oppression inflicted on innocence. I have laid bare my scars on these pages as a gift for others so that they too may free their afflictions on strengthened wings of fortitude. For all the survivors out there that were strong enough to let it all go and those still searching for courage to release their lacerations of torment.

Download or read book A Voice That Has Spoken from Within written by Marie Waldrep and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-06 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marie Waldrep began writing from her heart at the early age of 11. Due to her personal experience with incest and childhood sexual assault, rape and sexual and domestic violence she found writing poems helped to ease the pain and facilitate her healing and recovery process. As such, she felt compelled to write this book of poems, A Voice that has Spoken from Within. Marie was awarded Editor's Choice Award in January 2004 for outstanding achievement in poetry by poetry.com and the International Library of Poetry for her poem Still I Cry. She has created a website called The Mighty Phoenix with information to help promote awareness and healing of all sexual abuse. Marie is dedicated in making a difference by helping others who have walked a similar path as she has.

Download or read book No Longer a Victim Poems from a Survivor written by P. Wright and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "No Longer A Victim: Poems From A Survivor"are Trice's personal expressions and feelings of hurt, hate, love, happiness, emptiness, and sadness after being molested by a relative as a child; these poems were written throughout her adolescent years. Trice's goal is to inspire others to write and/or talk about their abuse, instead of holding it in and letting it go. She wants other victims to know that they are not alone and they can become SURVIVORS too!

Download or read book From the Dark Shadows to a Vibrant Light written by Ashari Wallace and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Dark Shadows to a Vibrant Light: Poems for the Victims and Survivors is short collection of true events, feelings, and words put into poems. These poems are in support of Sexual Assault and Awareness and a creative form of Advocacy. The poems are entered in chronological order of a tragic rape of a college girl and two males who she thought she could trust. It reveals the dark shadows of the event, the aftermath of her struggle, and the peace she has now found. She is going from dark to light, sad to happy, unhealthy to healthy. The thoughts of those nights haunt her for months and make her wonder what her future will consist of, if she can overcome this hurt and betrayal, and even when she wanted to give up she gave herself a little hope. The unfortunate situations appear in her thoughts and sometimes haunt her dreams. From the Dark shadows also includes a poem the girl wrote for a person near and dear to her heart. The two individuals can help one another with their healing process. That girl is me. Through creative writing (poetry), I have helped heal myself. I have overcome my rape and now can say I have grown from victim to survivor. I hope my collection of short poems encourage others on the struggles some sexual assault victims go through and serve as a form of advocacy for Sexual Assault and Awareness.

Download or read book Lay Me Down Among the Words written by Deborah Hallal Bradt R.Y.T. and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book project is a culmination of over forty years of poetry. The title was actually chosen by Deborah when she was a senior in college. It was her final project and was a collection of poetry she had written through many years of struggle with depression, anorexia and abuse. Her vision for this project is to ignite a spark of hope in her readers that all people, no matter who they are or where they come from, are phenomenal. That you matter. You are more than enough. You are magical. And that the life of your dreams is right here. All you have to do is open your eyes to see the profound beauty within you, even if no one else does. Claim it now! Spread your wings, dear friends, and FLY FREE! Namaste. Om Shanti.

Download or read book Recovery Through Poetry written by Bernadette Kirwan and published by Thorpe-Bowker Australia. This book was released on 2023-12-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recovery Through Poetry is written by a survivor for survivors of trauma and child abuse. The painful reality of abuse and its many forms are laid out in a series of deeply personal poems before the author then describes the people and places that have helped with the continual healing process. It concludes with an exploration of the lessons learnt in life after gaining freedom from such abuse. At times confronting, these poems highlight the incredible strength in all survivors' ability to overcome the trauma of their past and to find the beauty in a life that is worth living.

Download or read book You Can Help written by Rebecca Street and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Can Help offers concrete tools to family and friends who wish to participate in the healing process of someone who has been sexually victimized. In Part One, the author chronicles her own journey to recovery while providing pragmatic advice and essential data from numerous experts in the field. Each chapter is followed by "Five Practical Tips." Part Two is comprised of inspirational stories by 19 other survivors of both abuse and assault (8 men and 11 women) who share what was most helpful and hurtful in their own recoveries. Besides empowering family and friends, You Can Help is a valuable asset for arming survivors in their battle against shame and is an important educational resource for professionals who work with trauma. You Can Help enables readers to: (1) BREAK THE SILENCE (silence is the biggest obstacle to recovery) (2) LEARN about the complex consequences of sexual trauma, including PTSD (3) ASSIST SURVIVORS in regaining trust, confidence, and joy.

Download or read book Scripts of the Lost and Found written by Syndey Woods and published by Page Publishing, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever, felt invisible? Made to feel unworthy? Ashamed? I'm here to tell you, "You are not alone!!!" Hiding deep inside each and every one of us there is a terrified and trembling child who never had a voice. Who was never really HEARD! So many of us struggle with unresolved childhood traumas that remain repressed for years due to the "stigma" attached to mental health needs and diagnosis such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addiction just to name a few. At times we may feel weak, isolated, unloved and think that no one could possibly understand. So we put on that fake, happy façade, with that fake, happy smile, and go about our fake, happy day in perpetual. AUTOPILOT! But things aren't always as they seem! This collection of thought-provoking scripts contains the voice of the young child that sobs with sorrow and freezes in fear that hides deep inside our broken hearts and weary minds. That meek child once masqueraded and muted, is now all grown up! Listen-really listen-to the words! The DARKNESS is REAL! Some succumb to its grip and lay LOST forever while others trudge through searching for the LIGHT and never abandoning hope. With careful guidance from mental-health professionals, hand work, and determination, we can all be FOUND! Reviews "What an amazing thought-provoking, phenomenal job the author did! As a survivor, her poems evoked a lot of emotion, but in the end showed the LIGHT and let me realize that there is an AFTER!" ... Complex-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) Survivor. This book touches me in places I no longer thought I could feel. I felt the deep sadness and hopelessness. I also felt the relief in the triumphs. Each page captures the journey of a survivor. What an inspiration!" ... Military Sexual Assault Survivor "In conclusion of the book, the author allows the reader to contemplate on the meaning of life itself and to recall the profound words of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, 'In moods of discouragement or despair, never forget that the sunshine will eventually come back, that it's absence never is permanent. Hang onto your faith, knowing soon you will rise into the sunshine again' ... Registered Nurse, and trauma survivor. This author is a remarkable warrior! She courageously exposes her vulnerability and releases the demons known to us who have survived. This brilliantly written poetry allows the reader to follow her journey from darkness to light. She offers hope to those who still hide in the shadows. I hope her emotional journey inspires you to break through your shame and your secrets...releasing them. I hope this book of poetry will help you to begin your journey and allow you to take your first steps...to crossover from dark to light. We... the survivors...the warriors...we are here...waiting for you"... Licensed Clinical Psychologist and trauma survivor. The author offers personal insight into the darkness of PTSD. Yet prays for hope and light for fellow sufferers at the end of each individual's road to recovery." ... Trauma survivor in treatment.

Download or read book Bags of Pain written by Dharshana Navendren and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout my years of silently experiencing sexual abuse, I was incredibly drawn to the creative arts: poetry books, art and music pulled me through some of my darkest days on earth and I wanted to create something specific for survivors like I always wished for growing up. I intended for this book to be so undeniably beautiful (with artwork from my childhood until now) that anyone in society could pick it up to flick through, learn from and cherish a copy to refer to for the rest of their lives. My dream is for this book to become part of school curriculum taught so we can learn about trauma and recovery from a young age. Are you becoming aware of the traumas in your life holding you back? Does trauma recovery feel daunting? Would you like a beautifully designed and illustrated poetry book to guide you through the process to empowerment? ***BUY + CHERISH YOUR OWN COPY OF "BAGS OF PAIN" TODAY***A Lifetime Collection of Poetry + Artwork by a Thamizh Survivor of Sexual Abuse Designed to provide you: A beautiful journey through trauma recovery + empowerment A back-and-forth exploration of the 5 stages of grief The autobiographical life story of a survivor of sexual abuse A shoulder to lean on for all survivors of sexual abuse + trauma An education for society in order to support survivors more effectively An honest reflection of the struggles of the Thamizh diaspora With citations and references to expert research + publications Blurb: "Join me as I walk you through my life. I've carefully selected puzzle pieces from across the years + placed them in a particular order. But not chronologically. Instead, a poem from earlier in my life speaks to another poem written years later. Placed side by side. Like a conversation between 2 survivors at different stages of their healing journey lending each other a hand. I hope this book becomes a kind shoulder for survivors to lean on + society to learn from." - Dharshana Navendren Profile of Author/Poet/Artist by kind friend, Mayuri Thiraviyanathan: "Dharshana is intelligent, kind and passionate about her work. Having gone through various stages in life and the adversities that she faced, I am always in awe when I see her strength and courage. She stands strong in her passion to support survivors, which I believe is an incredible + important mission. @Thangam_We_Are_Gold: her work to provide a safe platform for survivors has been ground-breaking, as I had never come across a social media handle where a survivor unapologetically expresses through music and arts. She utilises her creativity to raise awareness and provide comfort to fellow survivors by sharing her journey. It is comforting to know that we have shared experiences and most importantly: we do not have to go through them alone! She takes pride in her Thamizh identity and has a willingness to give back in whatever way possible. She is a great friend, cheerleader, and ally. Amidst the pressures of needing to be the 'perfect' Thamizh woman defined by society, it is refreshing to meet people in life who bravely defy those expectations and choose to be their true authentic self. Dharshana, thank you for being a breath of fresh air and inspiring me in my journey." - Mayuri Thiraviyanathan

Download or read book The Morning Regaining Her Glory A Sexual Trauma Survivor s Journey to Poetic Justice written by Belle Jar and published by White Carnation Press. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To call the Morning Regaining Her Glory a collection of poetry would simply be an understatment. It is a deeply personal narrative of events, feelings, and societal commentaries woven together to illustrate the physical and emotional aftermath faced by sexual-trauma survivors. Inspired by the 2018 sexual-assault suffered by the author while living overseas, it does not aim to shock the reader, nor to sugar-coat trauma. It does not seek to fire the readers' beliefs, but to challenge them. To open one's eyes while maintaining their rights to blink freely. The Morning Regaining Her Glory is one woman's story of reclaiming her power, of attaining poetic justice at a time when legal institutions are prone to broken promises and broken scales. Though written through the lens of a survivor, the Morning Regaining Her Glory aspires to lend itself to readers of all backgrounds. It is a tale of recovery, self-discovery, and healing.

Download or read book The Portrait Project written by Danielle Festa and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a collection of art and poetry, "The Portrait Project" highlights the inspiring resilience and courage of trauma survivors in the form of contemporary oil paintings, accompanying stories and powerful poetry.In the words of the artist, Danielle Festa: "In 2020 my cousin Sue came to me with the truth of her childhood sexual assault. What came as a tsunami of painful information was a release of stored trauma for her. She finally allowed herself to accept support, gain confidence and offload the weight of this secret. I asked if I could paint this transformation I saw. It was cathartic for me to throw down ink like Jackson Pollock for the background and to embroider the gold and white threads that represent her strength. I could not have predicted, but this opened up a new chapter in my life - I began painting old friends and making new ones while painting their stories of resilience. This has since developed into a 501(c)(3) organization, The Aplomb Project. Collaboration is my priority from the start. I ensure that everything from the reference painting, the pose, the outfit, the colors, photoshoot location and even the music I listen to while I paint, is the survivor's choice. It means the world to me that each one of them trusts me with their story and I take that responsibility seriously. Not only do the survivors get their paintings, but they also become part of a supportive community. This book features twelve survivors with inspiring stories of resilience, and empowering trauma-themed poetry. The stories are purposefully written without graphic details, but please take your time and be sure you are in a place to receive them. If you or someone you know has experienced trauma and are looking for support, please see a list of some reputable organizations available to help at theaplombproject.org/resources."

Download or read book Bags of Pain written by Dharshana Navendren and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bags of Pain is a lifetime collection of poetry + artwork by a Thamizh survivor of sexual abuse. Throughout my years of experiencing sexual abuse, I was incredibly drawn to the creative arts: poetry books, art and music pulled me through some of my darkest days on earth and I wanted to create something specific for survivors like I always wished for growing up. I intended for this book to be so undeniably beautiful (with artwork from my childhood until now) that anyone in society could pick it up to flick through and would cherish a copy in their homes. My dream is for this book to become part of school curriculum taught so we can learn about trauma and recovery from a young age. This book is dedicated to EVERY SURVIVOR out there. It is designed to provide: - The autobiographical life story of a survivor of sexual abuse - A shoulder to lean on for all survivors of sexual abuse + trauma - An education for society in order to support survivors more effectively - A journey through trauma recovery + empowerment - A back-and-forth exploration of the 5 stages of grief - An honest reflection of the struggles of the Thamizh diaspora - With citations and references to expert research + publications Here's the blurb from the back but also a great summary of the book and its purpose: "Join me as I walk you through my life. I've carefully selected puzzle pieces from across the years + placed them in a particular order. But not chronologically. Instead, a poem from earlier in my life speaks to another poem written years later. Placed side by side. Like a conversation between 2 survivors at different stages of their healing journey lending each other a hand. I hope this book becomes a kind shoulder for survivors to lean on + society to learn from." - Dharshana Navendren (Author, poet and artist) Profile of Author/Poet/Artist by kind friend, Mayuri Thiraviyanathan: Dharshana is intelligent, kind and passionate about her work. Having gone through various stages in life and the adversities that she faced, I am always in awe when I see her strength and courage. She stands strong in her passion to support survivors, which I believe is an incredible + important mission. @Thangam_We_Are_Gold: her work to provide a safe platform for survivors has been ground-breaking, as I had never come across a social media handle where a survivor unapologetically expresses through music and arts. She utilises her creativity to raise awareness and provide comfort to fellow survivors by sharing her journey. It is comforting to know that we have shared experiences and most importantly: we do not have to go through them alone! She takes pride in her Thamizh identity and has a willingness to give back in whatever way possible. She is a great friend, cheerleader, and ally. Amidst the pressures of needing to be the 'perfect' Thamizh woman defined by society, it is refreshing to meet people in life who bravely defy those expectations and choose to be their true authentic self. Dharshana, thank you for being a breath of fresh air and inspiring me in my journey.

Download or read book Trauma and Recovery written by Judith Lewis Herman and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book, a leading clinical psychiatrist redefines how we think about and treat victims of trauma. A "stunning achievement" that remains a "classic for our generation." (Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., author of The Body Keeps the Score). Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war. Hailed by the New York Times as "one of the most important psychiatry works to be published since Freud," Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand how we heal and are healed.

Download or read book Silhouettes of Me written by Antonio Malik and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 100 page book of 19 poems was compiled by students and trauma survivors to raise awareness for child abuse. The book includes 17 facts and stats which focus on a variety of child abuse forums from a plethora of authors. The book concludes with a 30 page journal. This journal is a great way to introduce new authors to the world of writing while helping them express themselves through poetry and find value in words. Listen to them as they share their stories and future aspirations through words. This book displays essence of poetry; not only as a great therapeutic medium also as an excellent way to discover your own personal authentic voice. Each individual poem is about who these individuals are, what they have been through and who they want to become. Each topic is unique, open and raw expressing the feelings or encounters of the author. I recommend adding this amazing book of poems to your library and you will be supporting a good cause along the way. The S.O.Me online support group is a cost effective safe space for individuals to grow to their full potential while connecting with others. Check back for new authors and additions to the series. Are you or someone you know looking for a trauma support group? Get S.O.Me and register today! (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcOuopzsoGNUF16TCo1VlU6-depZHmW2r)

Download or read book Break The Silence written by Joan Suddon & Nature Gang and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-11-14 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am working on healing from the effects of child sexual abuse. I thought up most of the poems while walking in the woods. Nature is the place that I feel the safest now and as a child. I still connect outside better than I do inside. I kept the abuse a secret for 30 yrs. Once my mind started to free the memories, I was flood with them. I would have Flashbacks that word put me back to that age feeling as I did then. There were body memories that made my body feel the way it did when the abuse happen. Some times it would take me days to get over these. They would hit any time and any place. I had help from my doctors, my therapist, medications and even hospital stays. I was diagnosed with PTSD, DID major depression and anxiety disorder. It is full of ups and downs. This as been a rough journey, but one well worth it. This is my journey thru poems and journaling. A journey that is still going. I hope this book helps you on your own journey.

Download or read book Survivor Notes written by Courtney Gould and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Survivor Notes" is a collection of poetry and creative pieces that showcase the darkness and commonness of trauma and pain. The book is separated into chapters of shared experiences and identification between the survivors. "Survivor Notes" is not a book to skim, nor is it a book to pick and choose which chapter to read first. This collection of sorrow and recovery gives the survivors a platform to find liberation in the hurt they have overcome. The author intertwines herself and the fellow survivors in an anonymous manner; leaving the reader capable of identifying with any given page.