Sorrow’s Companion

this is so sad and so true - the necessary mentally violent last stanza is vital to conclude the poem and so very true - most people with mental health issues mask it - I masked it for over 40 years and then fell apart - I really connect to the whole poem :-)

excellent work - Big Like :-)

I'm so glad my write could touch you in this way... For years I vacillate between speaking up and shutting down. I was even a speaker for a mental health organization briefly. But damned if I can save myself! *rolls eyes* I'm just glad to have others here who understand, and perhaps I can reciprocate that feeling of "not so alone afterall" <3 Hugs!

I think that the feeling that you are  not alone is such a boost to the depressive mind - it is a soothing feeling and has the capacity to raise ones spirits. Saving ones self is a never ending task - I am always up for helping and supporting others even when I am at the lowest points - so I really get what you are saying :-) the wonderful thing about here is that you never need to be alone - that keeps me reading, commenting and of course writing - your work is particularly inspiring :-) Hugs :-)

You are quite inspiring yourself :) I realized years ago that I would never live without the conflict of my particular mental constructs- that this will be a lifelong circumstance that I must pay due diligence in counteracting. Alas I feign from taking proper care of myself from time to time; forget how to muster the will to speak up at times... I am so grateful for your presence here as well as others who do not stigmatize anyone's given situation.  
 
Thank you for your genuine empathy David~

I have read this like a dozen times.  I can feel myself laying there confronted by the truths in my head.  I lie to everyone, even myself, when it comes to how I am doing.  But in the dark hours of the night everything is laid bare.  Those are hard times indeed.  This resonates with me.

Thank you for the write.

Namaste friend~ I'm glad you could have connected with this Sunwolfe. Hard truths do seem to arise when we are most alone. Sometimes I wonder how I am still going on- funny how you can forget those little bunny hops and baby steps along the way... that show for nothing less than *true resilience* <3

Wow this really resonated with me so much. Probably too much, it made me feel very emotional reading it. I love your writing, I feel a connection to your pain. Don’t give up, I’ll send you my hand if you need it.

I was extremely emotional for this piece... woke up crying, cried in the shower, on the drive to work, at night trying to fall asleep... it was raining tears for a week. It happens sometimes, more than I like. I’m glad you could connect and sorry if it hurt. Thank you for your words SS.

Sometimes hurt is the only way I can feel alive, so thank you for sharing your hurt too xo

Ya know that’s a good point... I would rather FEEL than be numb <3

lovely Nightbird I relate to this poem deeply I was first diagnosed with schizophrenia
& heard voices terribly fierce.. now they are still there but have quieted..
I'm so happy you shared this poem it's very brave of you to show your vulnerable side
it's a testament to just how strong you are.. I relate to hiding the illness I've been a master
at masking for years.. here thankfully we can be ourselves & people understand..
you find you touch people as well letting them know they are not alone.

excellent & brave dear poetess..

love Crimsin

Most dear Crimsin... I’m so glad you could relate, I am repeatedly left in awe at the support of others here and the cleansing-quality of allowing myself to be vulnerable.

I thank you for your special role in giving me courage to post this <3 I didn’t even know when I came to you...

*Fierce hugs my friend*

beautiful Nightbird I knew people would relate to this very honest & vulnerable write i'm so happy I could help lend you courage to post hopefully you will be empowered to share more here in this haven I believe us to be family people will embrace you & lift you up.. love & passionate hugs.. Brenda

*gracious hugs*

I've been diagnosed with schizoaffective personality disorder (manic) before, which bears some similarities.

Thank you for the brave share and stay strong :)

Wow thank you for sharing Xhrinic, and for the support! I was diagnosed with a multitude of ‘disorders’ when I was younger, and though it’s been a long battle I do try to persevere :) I do not identify myself with such labels anymore, and this has greatly helped.

I agree with your viewpoint... labels are just a way to constrict your mind and halt progress. They are stigmatic and force a lens onto your every action.

:) couldn’t have said it better myself!

I don't know if this makes sense, but it's very musical, like iambic pentameter. I read along and the rhymes fit right where I want. Maybe that's just how I read it. I don't know. I don't like commenting, but I need points!  Really though, good poem!

I'm glad you enjoyed this one! It is quite melodic I can see what you're saying, when the rhymes fit right where you want them :)

Thanks Tristitude!