It remains in the notebook

I wrote a poem this morning about my childhood and I wanted to share it with you guys but I keep thinking maybe it's too sad. And I wouldn't want to trigger anyone whose childhood was traumatizing as mine was.

[Celtic27]

Hi Danielle I think most people including myself would like to see your poem! Just put a alert at the beginning of the post that way people can then chose if it's for them! I hope your keeping well and things are going well for you! David

[Hidden in reply to Celtic27]

Even the word trigger on posts make me feel edgy, but I will think about it. Sending you hugs 🌻❤

[Celtic27 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you your a good person at heart! Even if you don't post this poem why don't you write on a different subject I'm sure you've got more talent and that would brighten things up even make someone's day! David

[Hydeing7373]

Ever witness the one person who truly loved you..take care of.. raise you.. teach you how to cook..dress.. Play basketball.. He was my hero.. My big brother.. Yet took his own life ..right before my eyes.. So try me!

[Indifferentlycalm in reply to Hydeing7373]

I am so sorry for your loss

[Hidden in reply to Hydeing7373]

Omg I wouldn't be able to function after something like this. I'm sorry for your loss

[Hydeing7373 in reply to Hidden]

It happened over 20 yrs ago.

[Hidden in reply to Hydeing7373]

So you wouldn't mind the poem

[Starrlight in reply to Hydeing7373]

I can relate. My brother killed himself about 20 years ago. It’s still rough. Things seem tainted.

[Hydeing7373 in reply to Starrlight]

Surreal..

[Celtic27 in reply to Hydeing7373]

I'm sorry for your loss !

[Indifferentlycalm]

I would love to read your poem, your writing skill is out of this world

[Hidden in reply to Indifferentlycalm]

🌻 thank you, I'll think about it

[Jeff1943]

Life is sad as well as joyful and your skills as a poet are well appreciated here.

[Hidden in reply to Jeff1943]

Someone suggested I put a warning in the tittle. I'm just a little worried. I might post it

[Hydeing7373 in reply to Hidden]

It would tell me " I am not alone".

[melbrown]

💗 It would probably be therapeutic for you & other childhood trauma survivors to see it. It will give you power over what happened & someone out there will feel less alone. Hope you do share it... put a trigger warning or share it in PM with close friends here. Big hugs.

[Hidden in reply to melbrown]

You and me can relate Mel. I've never put a trigger warning before

[melbrown in reply to Hidden]

Warm hugs Sunflower... yes we do & we are taking our power back... little Danielle & Mel are safe now.

I don't know if I've used a trigger warning before... I do find them helpful on here, especially when I'm feeling extra sensitive. You are being so thoughtful of other here... I'd read the guidelines, then decide. I do think it'd be therapeutic for all. Art is wonderful like that. And there are plenty of wonderful supportive people here.

[GreyeyesXander]

I always enjoy reading your poems

[Hidden in reply to GreyeyesXander]

🌻 thank you for always liking them

[Hidden]

Hey no matter what you decide

About sharing your past, you are supported here. 💐

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

🌻❤❤❤ thank you

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

You're Welcome

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi, thanks for pm me. I'm very sorry to hear about your brother,s death. What happened to him? Was he ill?

Thanks for supporting me. You gave me the words of encouragement. If you want to share anything with me, than feel free to pm me. I'll support you fully. I don't know how to pm someone so I'll respond you here. Don't worry I will never mention the details you'll tell me in your pm.

I can understand, it's very hard time for you. I assure you that I'm with you in this hard and tough time.

I want your support. Please don't think you're alone in your life problems, I'm with you. Once again I'm sorry for your brother. Pm me whenever you like. Take care!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi thank you for those words. Im Jeff fro Nc losing my brother has really put me in a weird place emotionally. It truly sucks. Everytime in my life when i need a friend they are no where to be found.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for replying. You are not alone. We all are friends of each other in this community. If you want to pm me, feel free!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I don't understand, what is meant by SMH?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Sorry 😊 smh is short shaking my head. In texting some things are abbreviated to keep from writing things all the way out. As in feeling low or tired of a situation you would shake your head .hope that helps

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for telling me 😊

Take care!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

You're welcome and thanks

You take care too.

[goldielox]

Please share your poem. It will benefit all of us.

[sweetiepye]

I would like to read anything you write so no pressure over this particular poem . I have experienced some of the same things and I appreciate your sensitiveness to the rest of us. I think a trigger warning would be fine. You be the judge, you need to be comfortable too. Pam

[Hidden in reply to sweetiepye]

Thank you Pam, I would love to share it, I'm just having a few doubts

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to Hidden]

I've often heard "When in doubt, don't." Maybe that's what your answer is here.

[Hidden in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

I decided not to, I'm only sharing it by pm, someone commented they had nightmares cause of a shared tragedy and I wouldn't want to cause anyone any harm

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to Hidden]

Sounds like a good solution.

[Hidden]

I had a bad childhood, and it may help others to know that you weren't alone x

[porcupyne]

Thank you sharing trauma is a mistake.

I’ve read venting it on paper then throw

It away! Is best

Some one shared a terrible tragedy with me, I was tortured by recurring nightmares for a week !.

[Hidden in reply to porcupyne]

I'm really sorry you went through this, I guess not posting it would be best then. Sending you hugs

[utep99]

Sometimes it is part of the healing process to write such a poem. I too had a sad childhood and know possibly some of the pain you have felt. I would like to see the poem, But it may serve as a beacon that those who deal with such Childhoods are not alone in their pain and can reach out to others and begin their own recoveries.

[Hidden in reply to utep99]

Writing is definitely therapeutic for me, but I decided not to share the poem just to be on the safe side

[Hidden]

I would love to see it.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I would have loved to share it but I can't, a member think it's a mistake and I wouldn't want to trigger any bad memories for anyone ❤