Even If Its Only One Step

Trigger Warning.  Depression.  Anxiety. Chronic illness. Growing up ,I hoped I have a good heart.Be a person people liked.I should’ve known by living life,That life would turn the knife. I was bullied for my speech issues.For dyslexia and being pale.For my ginger hair and much much more.Their snipes would never fail. I retreated in to…

I Am Not Ok

Trigger Warning, depression Yesterday I was broken,A shell of who I am.The tears kept on falling,I couldn’t escape myself. I felt I failed those around me,I knew I failed myself.My body went into shock,Down the drain went my health. Today I still feel it,The tears do try to escape.But hopefully things are getting better,Because I…

That House

Trigger Warning. Contains instance of child molestation, Mental illness and  anxiety Today I walked passed that house.I felt overwhelmed. Triggered.It was the same house,Yet different. Music blasted out,From an upstairs window.Suggesting maybe a teen lived there.The net curtains were replaced by blinds. I glanced briefly,Feelings of anxiety surfaced.A memory of trying to make excuses to…

Mountains To Climb

The Peak of a Mountain is not Your highest achievement Getting the nerve to climb higher When you are already carrying life’s weight Is a achievement in its own right. So be proud of you By Katie Haigh ©K.Haigh