Ruth Stewart

Joined March 2020

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Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!

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The Amazing Effects Of One Small Change - Secrets Unfold!
So, you want to know what life is like in 2050? I can tell you all about it; I lived it. The “powers that be” asked me to return here to explain what happened. Yes, time travel is part of the future!
By Ruth Stewartabout a year ago in Futurism
The Children of Narcissist Mothers. Top Story - January 2025.
I'll hold you close to my chest, My hand will cradle your head, You need fear no harm, My eyes are gentle, soft. * No fierce reaction will come from me,
By Ruth Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
The Bullies. Content Warning.
When the monsters are real, and they live in your house and nothing is worse than your mum and her spouse * when the light isn't safe
By Ruth Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
Royality, Transformed
The tree, Once resplendent In her autumn garb Of red and gold and green Stands bare, naked... ...until nimble Jack Frost,
By Ruth Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
Forever Breakup. Content Warning.
Your hands grapple 'round my pale slim throat "If I can't have you, then no-one will!" Tightening hands give breath pause
By Ruth Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
Broken Bone Breakup
I look down at my naked body, resting in the warm gentle bath No black bruises, no scratches, none. Healing inside and out,
By Ruth Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
The Shrinking of a Bully
You knew a little girl Who was abandoned long ago Her beloved Dad died. * You abandoned her many times, Emotionally bereft
By Ruth Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Ursula's Tale. Top Story - August 2023.
I was travelling South, looking out of the window at the glorious countryside. The steady beat of the train’s engine was restful. The train sped me along towards my mother’s home. I was looking forward to a peaceful week away from my responsibilities.
By Ruth Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
Ode to a White Chair
You’ve travelled far, My wooden friend And you’ve lived long. * You began in Cornwall, You started in Hayle In a lovely hotel bar is
By Ruth Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Healing
Shattered pieces of my broken psyche Like a severed porcelain cup, shards Scattered over the filthy floor. Impossible to see it all,
By Ruth Stewart2 years ago in Poets
The UnChildhood. Content Warning.
Playing with toys from upstairs and downstairs, Hoping not to get into trouble, Listening for footfall, so I can make an early escape.
By Ruth Stewart2 years ago in Poets
I am Other Nanny
I have a cousin, my favourite cousin, She has fourteen grandchildren. Fourteen! So, she shares some with me. *
By Ruth Stewart2 years ago in Poets

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The Amazing Effects Of One Small Change - Secrets Unfold!

The Children of Narcissist Mothers. Top Story - January 2025.

The Bullies. Content Warning.

Royality, Transformed

Forever Breakup. Content Warning.

Broken Bone Breakup

The Shrinking of a Bully

Ursula's Tale. Top Story - August 2023.

Ode to a White Chair

Healing

The UnChildhood. Content Warning.

I am Other Nanny

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