Snickers the cat, with his furry little head He was a butthead, that much has been said A companion to my son, a part of our home But...

My mother, a tempest in a teacup A force to be reckoned with, so abrupt Stories of her anger and rage Yanking me out of the pool, a...

Once upon a time in a small town in the mountains, there lived a family that seemed perfect on the outside. The father was a wealthy...

Trigger Warning: Mention of child sexual abuse and sexual behaviors In a silhouette so deep, a child’s mind does roam Unknown to her, a...

TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of rape, victim blaming, and other content that may be disturbing to some people. If you are experiencing sexual...

In the season of joy and cheer Grandpa tried to share, to draw near To speak the truth of progress made Yet lies and deceit cast a shade...

In the depths of solitude, I stand tall Bound by the echoes of my inner call I've learned the truth, clear as day In my own strength,...

In the shadows of a twisted love’s embrace Lies the tale of a mother, a hidden face A covert narcissistic sociopath, they say A complex...

In the shadows where pain resides Lies a kind of hurt that often hides Not in bruises or scars that we can see But within hearts, where...

Covert abuse can be defined as abuse that is kept hidden or is not acknowledged. This type of abuse may be physical, as is the case when...