My Teenage Years - Mental Health Hosptial

Teenage years are meant to be filled with great stories to tell,
but these are the years I fell mentally unwell.

My teenage years were spent in a never ending loop between hospital and home,
leaving me feeling incredibly alone.

Getting admitted into a psychiatric hospital,
where I stayed for two years,
away from home,
with a dozen other teenagers,
we all felt incredibly alone.

Whilst you was getting ready for school : I was getting ready for morning meeting,
Told to put up our hands to ask if we could go for a walk within grounds.

Whilst you was getting drunk,
we was getting medicated.

Whilst you was out,
making happy memories,
we were begging for life's necessities. 

Wherever I went, they had to be aware,
in case I was to run away from there.

I see people my age and it's like we are reading the same book,
yet on a completely different page.

Whilst you was in your nice warm bed,
I was being neglected,
Unchecked,
Nearly dead.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 9/18/2024 10:25:00 AM
Ashley, What a touching poem. Thank you so much for sharing your story through your poetry. You matter, you have a purpose and you are so important. Keep being a light.
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Date: 7/15/2024 1:57:00 AM
Hi Ashley. I've been reading your poems, and had to comment. Your words are so strong, filled with meaning. I could feel the anguish in your words. I really liked the way you expressed yourself. At the end, it's not something that you choose to go through, and I'm sorry you had to. I wish you the best. Take care of yourself. My soup mail is open if you want to talk, I'm always down for a chat. Hugs, Ariana.
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