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Poem / Poetry

September 05, 2017

Reads: 37

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

<p> "Go to your safe place," that's what they say..... </p> Read More

Tags: sanctuary, safety, coping

Poem / Poetry

January 03, 2017

Reads: 64

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Life is tough, but you're going to be okay. Read More

Tags: reassurance, coping

Poem / Romance

September 18, 2016

Reads: 98

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Whenever I feel that life just weights me down, when I'm in so much pain I can no longer feel, then you are my comfort, you are my hope, you are my guide, you are my saviour... Read More

Tags: longing, grief, comfort, coping, lost-love

Poem / Poetry

September 18, 2016

Reads: 96

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

The questions everybody ask at a time, the question whose answers wll be different for everyone. The run and pain of searching for the reasons... Read More

Tags: pain, coping, anguish, meaning-of-life, searching-reasons

Poem / Poetry

September 18, 2016

Reads: 94

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

The mind is a mystery, as is life itself. It raises questions, brings answers, breaks you down, to build you back up again until you learn what you learn: to accept and move on... Read More

Tags: depression, loneliness, alienation, isolation, coping

Poem / Religion and Spirituality

September 18, 2016

Reads: 101

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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There's a lot that could be prayed for, yet the very essance is always the same. Everyone is seeking that little bit of hope, that secret place within their heart, something to keep you going. Who wouldn't want to draw strengh from what calms your spirit, and an idea what's&#8230; Read More

Tags: depression, prayer, believe, coping, sprits

Poem / Young Adult

September 18, 2016

Reads: 86

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Some enjoy so very much, to meet up with the people of their past, and think back fondly to their childhood days, but what about the others? Those that nobody noticed, those they have hurt and insulted. If you push someone around, just why would you think they'd be pleased&#8230; Read More

Tags: coping, mobbing, bad-memories, teen-issues, childhood-traumata

Poem / Memoir

September 17, 2016

Reads: 104

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

To all who suffer, to all who doubt and fear, who brave their struggles, day by day, do not despair. Hold onto seeking the meaning behind, and maybe you may find a little comfort in these words about my own way out of hell Read More

Tags: struggle, coping, setbacks, finding-light, walking-on

Poem / Poetry

September 17, 2016

Reads: 102

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

"The flame that burns the brightest burns the shortest", could very well have been said about romances. Lost in the intensity, clouding the mind, to not realize the end is comming soon. And when it comes, it is twice as much a pain to bear. Read More

Tags: breakup, grief, coping, lost-love

Poem / Song Lyrics

September 17, 2016

Reads: 103

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Rage and fear are the best catalysts for driving humans on, but it is easy to dip into something beyond control. Read More

Tags: fight, obsession, struggle, coping, warriors

Poem / Romance

September 17, 2016

Reads: 45

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Sometimes there's more than love, and sometimes what is dearest to us, is taken from our hands, leave us struggling to cope. What is left, are fond memories, to guide us onto better ways. Read More

Tags: grief, moarning, coping

Poem / Young Adult

September 17, 2016

Reads: 79

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A young Autist trying to understand the world, begging their trusted one to explain whatever they can not. Read More

Tags: emotions, coping, growing-pains, codependency, social-phobia

Poem / Song Lyrics

September 17, 2016

Reads: 73

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Borders get invaded, pride is shattered and what remains is bitter regret, searing pain and the wish to be freed of it all Read More

Tags: abuse, violence, coping, self-hate

Poem / Young Adult

September 06, 2016

Reads: 419

Comments: 2

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

A poem I finally was able to write after an unexpected passing of a close friend. Read More

Tags: death, friend, healing, coping, memoriam

Poem / Other

April 19, 2016

Reads: 150

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: rape, drugs, pain, coping

Book / Other

January 31, 2016

Reads: 335

Comments: 8

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Pained is the story of a girl trapped inside her own life, her own body, her own mind. Through omniscient narration, join our nameless heroine as she battles her inner and outer demons, through mental illness, abuse, addiction and ...salvation? ******Please be warned that this story contains emotional and distressing&#8230; Read More

Tags: grief, coping, mental-illness, stigma

Poem / Song Lyrics

September 05, 2015

Reads: 107

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

over my life I have aquired many scars, though from kinda dull uninteresting means. Then I came to the conclusion that even the most boring story can be interesting with the right word play. This is the result. Read More

Tags: humour, scars, coping, advice, uplifting, witty, word_play

Poem / Poetry

August 12, 2015

Reads: 188

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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A love poem Read More

Tags: love, loss, romance, poetry, thoughts, insane, short, lonely, sad, loneliness, fake, people, mind, crazy, love_poem

Short Story / Young Adult

May 19, 2015

Reads: 170

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

This is actually a true story based on certain events of my life and what I've encountered. This particular story is about how I crossed paths with someone that I've could've ended up like. She and her children are in my prayers. If anyone is in a situation similar to&#8230; Read More

Tags: depression, abuse, homeless, alcohol, torn, coping, battered, drug, finding_help

A college girl has news to share with her mother. She wishes she could hide instead. But sometimes there is no place to hide. Read More

Tags: love, mother, truth, daughter, hiding, coping, bad_news, aml

This paper will explore the movie “Requiem for a Dream,” and an addiction to methamphetamines. It will identify the substance and give a brief description of its effects and danger to society. Classification of the drug will be discussed, and general concerns about withdraw symptoms. Also, the frequency of drug&#8230; Read More

Tags: loss, depression, grief, addiction, mental, tolerance, guilt, health, isolation, coping, weight, withdrawal, treatment, assessment, relapse

I look like a regular person, contributing society and going to work every day but most people are not like me. Read More

Tags: depression, life, coping, robin, williams

Poem / Poetry

June 17, 2014

Reads: 134

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A poem about my past relationship and how I'm coping with it basically. Read More

Tags: hope, pain, relationship, past, coping, abusive, hurtful, lesbians

Nick and Zara are a teen couple that live in the small town of Clover in Ohio. Nick has been there for Zara nearly three years. He’s been there to help after she's been to hell and back when she was raped and abandoned by her mother. When Zara's dad&#8230; Read More

Tags: love, death, depression, friendship, family, teen, pain, lost, father, moving, hero, memories, suicide, fear, boyfriend

Short Story / Flash Fiction

April 23, 2014

Reads: 66

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selah Read More

Tags: love, broken_heart, coping, selah

Poem / Poetry

March 18, 2014

Reads: 139

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Well my sister and I, was talking about my son, who passed away 20 years ago. We spoke on coping. Thereafter I came up with this piece, no planning was involved. I guess you can say free writing in the mix. Short version.... Read More

Tags: love, death, hope, tears, pain, son, sadness, forever, sorrow, blood, peace, making, star, measure, encourage

Miscellaneous / Memoir

February 26, 2014

Reads: 121

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

I sit alone. People get paid to sit and examine me. They are paid well. But, to them, I am just No. 226551. I don't mind that I'm alone. I am used to it. I fantasize being with a loving family. But, that's just a fantasy. My flame is too&#8230; Read More

Tags: cutting, bullies, english, coping, doctors

Short Story / Memoir

February 20, 2014

Reads: 85

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Emotions and pain painted in words Read More

Tags: loss, emotions, life, grief, coping, reflections

Poem / Poetry

February 13, 2014

Reads: 111

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A poem about personal struggle Read More

Tags: love, death, depression, anger, hurt, help, sorrow, anxiety, coping

Poem / Humor

January 17, 2014

Reads: 105

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

sometimes it's about the simple pleasures... Read More

Tags: fun, escape, entertainment, coping

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