a reminder

it took a while to scrape over the cut

stinging

where was her release from?

a crumpled paper

read it again

searched

she found the letter

written for him

his writing was beautiful

he loved her

made her think being born wasn't so bad

"don't forget"

a clear head and heart

hope.

learn to be safe

years we spent

now overflow into our writing

recognize

the pursuit of justice

you remain protected

understand the deeply felt emotions

you have to heal the sick

continual encouragement

graciously understand

we love you.

12 to write love on her arms

the story really inspired
the world can be a better place
grace and an old friend
rehab
hoping

struggling
with depression and addictions
and self-injury and suicidal urges

we exist
we exist
create hope?
honest conversation
hope
desperate need
connection
love helped me so much
speaking, reaching out
trying to heal the pain by getting as close to it as possible

key to reaching is authenticity
cult of hope
talking of love and forgiveness
shared universe of sorrow

love hears some shit
abuse, neglect, raped, drug addicted
children hanging in closets
wish they were dead
self-injury and depression, always suffered
cutting herself
confronting this pain alone
jaded mental health veterans
weakening suicide prevention

conversation
more
help
thanks
hug burst into sobs
it made me cry
eye contact

hope is real


can i have one more hug?