Dear About Time,

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After being trapped in a DV relationship and now gaining a record and PTSD from it, it has taken me quite a bit of time, and for him to be deported, for me to be able to look myself in the mirror and recognise myself again.

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I’ve found that writing and drawing helps me to strengthen my mindset, allowing me to be able to rebuild my self-worth and my confidence once again.

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I can say that this time inside has given me the chance to evaluate the things that are important to me, and now I am looking forward to my release back into the community so I can be granted the chance to install the positive changes
in my life.

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I wish all those out there in similar situations and/or mindsets all the positive vibes to allow them the chance for happiness within in themselves and within their lives.

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My Mind’s Own Insanity

Stuck up here in my own mind,

Overthinking everything all the time,

A negative thought so easy to find,

But a positive thought would be so sublime,

To keep myself from being trapped in my mind’s own insanity.

I need to continually remind myself,

To start thinking more positively,

And feed the positivity,

Instead of the negativity,

You see it only breeds more negativity,

I’d rather find a friend within me,

Instead of being my very own worst enemy,

Keeping me trapped up in the chains of my mind’s own insanity.

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By Emma-Lee