Mental Health

Masked as Mother. Content Warning.
Masked as Mother What's under- other A cool demeanor Hides something meaner Often, I dreamt of someone other To mow the lawn, make our grass greener
By Marilyn Glover5 months ago in Poets
Masked No More. Top Story - October 2025.
I was excellent at hiding behind masks for a long time, or at least I thought I was. * They took many shapes and forms:
By David Muñoz5 months ago in Poets
leaving the weight
graduated from judgement and its consequences reflections of pagan paradise alleged with eminent religion allotted for life and death subjugated
By ⸘jason alan‽5 months ago in Poets
Forgotten
I wrote to you before. Words never to be read, only to be felt because I needed them said. I asked you to please ask God not to forget me. I needed Him, too, and wanted love. Words I never thought to say while you were still here and words I never would have been able to muster the courage to say loud enough for you to hear.
By Sarah Lynn Jones5 months ago in Poets
The Creature Beneath My Calm
The Creature Beneath My Calm by — Obsidian Words All I seem to breathe now is static— a low hum of anger that never quite fades.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Poets
Can’t touch me!. Content Warning.
***Reader discretion is advised*** This story contains themes of/mentions/strongly implies: sexism, racism/white supremacy, homophobia, transphobia, social superiority, body dysmorphia/eating disorders, repressive religious beliefs, ableism (neurodiversity related), gun use (school shooting), mental health issues (depression, anxiety) sexual abuse, self harm, exhaustion/burnout, stalking, phone addiction/online harassment, objectification/slavery, drug use, domestic abuse.
By Ruby Red5 months ago in Poets
A Right to Freedom That Never Comes
A Right to Freedom That Never Comes What gives a human the right to cage the innocent, to take breath from the wild, and call it love?
By Marie381Uk 5 months ago in Poets
Animals Should Not Be Caged
Animals Should Not Be Caged Animals were not made to be trapped, their souls were born to run, to breathe, to live. Yet we build cages and call it care,
By Marie381Uk 5 months ago in Poets
"You Are!"
“Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” When facing a challenge,
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 months ago in Poets
Show That Determination
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” Every dream is special because every person who dreams is special.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 months ago in Poets
It's A Start
“The life in front of you is far more important than the life behind you.” Our journey in life can be either happy and beautiful,
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 months ago in Poets
Song of the Bird
In the tender glow of morning light, A bird begins its song of flight. Awakening blooms from dreams so deep, Its call through petals softly sweep.
By Shazzed Hossain Shajal5 months ago in Poets