Ptsd

I dont want to die
But i dont want to live
Atrocities done
I can not forgive
Let go of the past
Quit reliving the pain
Lies and betrayals 
Stuck deep in my brain
Emotions time warped
Again fresh and new
The questions rehashed
Everything I've gone through
Reach out your hand
Stay in the now
Break the cycle
Help me somehow
I dont want to live
I dont want to die
Trapped in the trauma
Ever wondering WHY

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/5/2019 12:19:00 AM

Such a heartbreaking piece. I love the poem but not the disease. God bless you always, Gina

Melisa Schmidt
Date: 9/14/2020 8:08:00 AM

Thank you very much!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/28/2019 3:45:00 AM

There is such a jazzy feeling to this! Love it! Sorry I had to come back and add to my other comment. Ha! I may be back a third time. You never know.

James Long

Date: 9/26/2019 8:54:00 AM

I wanted once to pass on by my very own hand, but then I realised that to do this, would end everything permanently, including any and all of our victories together. If you ever need to talk, contact me. I am a survivor as well, friend.

Melisa Schmidt
Date: 9/14/2020 8:09:00 AM

Thank you!

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/26/2019 8:22:00 AM

Good one...just focus on survive

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/26/2019 7:21:00 AM

Melisa, you have described a quandary quite well.