Therapy Session

Writing is my therapy. My mouth does not need to move and my vocal cords do not need to vibrate. The pencil provides a silent language where there is no struggle to speak a hard to communicate message. The paper on which I record my thoughts and feelings is my therapist, who carries no judgement and is the best listener. I can sort through my emotions like I'm placing them into a filing cabinet and better understand them, being my own teacher and student. Writing isn't just a hobby or a passion of mine, it's a lifeline, helping to stabilize my mental state. Within my own safe space, writing allows me to be my own therapist. So, every time I pull out a pencil and paper, I attend a therapy session where I am both the patient and the therapist.

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This is my second poetry collection. These poems and vignettes do not directly correlate with each other, but they can relate on the tone and message. I love constructive criticism and positive comments if you have any.