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Words from Wounds
Complex Trauma Poetry


Domestic Violence
In the silence of the night, a whispered plea Hiding scars beneath smiles, no one can see Words like daggers pierced her fragile heart...
Hannah L
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Walmart Assault Part 10
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of gang rape If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual assault, please click the link...
Hannah L
Oct 22, 20245 min read


You're the Adult Part 7
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of statutory rape as well as victim shaming and blaming If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have...
Hannah L
Oct 19, 20246 min read


The Ride Along Part 6
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of statutory rape If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual assault, please click the...
Hannah L
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Used and Discarded Part 5
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of rape/taking advantage of a woman/girl If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual...
Hannah L
Oct 17, 20243 min read


The Laundry Room Part 4
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of rape If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual assault, please click the link below...
Hannah L
Oct 16, 20244 min read


The Rock Part 3
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual assault, please click the...
Hannah L
Oct 15, 20243 min read


My Father Part 2
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of rape and incest If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual assault, please click the...
Hannah L
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Lack of Faith
What if they doubt, their words a haunting sound What if fear spreads, like vines upon the ground What if they warn, filling you with...
Hannah L
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Do It Right Next Time
TRIGGER WARNING: Encouraged Suicide Day Ten In the shadows of a broken home A toxic love, a heart turned to stone Returned to a world of...
Hannah L
Sep 11, 20243 min read

Authentically Me
I changed myself to suit your needs Abandoned my morals, ignored my creeds I bent to keep you from lashing out But my true self suffered,...
Hannah L
Jul 26, 20243 min read

Charcoal Grill
In the dimming light, a grill did wait Its flames unseen, its fate abate You, hesitant, unsure to ignite Fearful of the consequences in...
Hannah L
Jul 24, 20242 min read

Ghosted Grandparents
In the glow of Christmas lights so bright My grandparents came, hearts full of delight But I, with a secret hidden deep Made excuses,...
Hannah L
Jun 30, 20243 min read


I Almost Did
In a tale spun six years prior, we stood on the verge of “I do” A path not taken, a life unfurling anew In the shadow of a bond unwed...
Hannah L
Jun 2, 20242 min read


New Series Part 1
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual abuse and rape If you are experiencing sexual assault, or have experienced sexual assault, please...
Hannah L
May 25, 20243 min read

Recycling To Eviction
Inaccuracies in your report, a tale so wrong Unjustly burdened, your innocence gone A few boxes misplaced, a deed so slight Yet judgment...
Hannah L
May 9, 20243 min read

Types of Abuse
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...
Hannah L
Apr 3, 20241 min read
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