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To Stay or to Go
Most plan their exit
expedient forever-farewell
I just have to be different
devising ways for me to stay
It’s just lately, I confess
far fewer reasons to stay
more for forever-farewell
I’m not so different after all
expedient forever-farewell
I just have to be different
devising ways for me to stay
It’s just lately, I confess
far fewer reasons to stay
more for forever-farewell
I’m not so different after all
Written by
inechoingsilence
Published 21st Jul 2021
Author's Note
I struggle with my bipolar, and lately the struggle is harder than ever. I deliberately do things to make me want to stay alive - grow plants, create poetry or music, study herbalism to help others. My traditional coping methods are starting to fail me. Yes, I am under medical care with a great support team, but it doesn't make my feelings any less real.
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Re. To Stay or to Go
21st Jul 2021 4:15am
hello dearest Echo I feel for your pain I'm bipolar too
I would say to keep fighting those feelings
I know they are powerful but you are too...
stay with us dear poet...
I would say to keep fighting those feelings
I know they are powerful but you are too...
stay with us dear poet...
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Re. To Stay or to Go
I am glad you have that support system that is there when you need it... this poem hits a nerve and is extremely powerful in it's raw honesty.
I hear you.
A gentle reminder that even those who don't know you personally, are so glad you are here contributing with your valuable creativity...
You're not alone.
I hope to read more in the days ahead,
🌹 - B
I hear you.
A gentle reminder that even those who don't know you personally, are so glad you are here contributing with your valuable creativity...
You're not alone.
I hope to read more in the days ahead,
🌹 - B
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Re. To Stay or to Go
21st Jul 2021 11:25am
Stay, struggle, and continue to create. Your kindred spirits need you here.
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Re. To Stay or to Go
22nd Jul 2021 1:43am
These days, it's not easy at all. I've never been this down for so long and so intensely since I was almost a year postpartum with my youngest. But I am fighting as hard as I can, I promise that.
Re. To Stay or to Go
24th Jul 2021 9:09pm
oh echo
sometimes you read things that just need to be heard and allow some space to breathe however, i'm truly glad you're here sharing it with us & you have a good support team around you, i know it's hard at times because you do feel like you're alone in it all regardless what others say, but it takes something else to write it out it truly does and that's strength and courage i see underneath this small poem
if you ever need anything
don't be a stranger my lovely 🙂
take care of yourself
and love atcha
-ethan
sometimes you read things that just need to be heard and allow some space to breathe however, i'm truly glad you're here sharing it with us & you have a good support team around you, i know it's hard at times because you do feel like you're alone in it all regardless what others say, but it takes something else to write it out it truly does and that's strength and courage i see underneath this small poem
if you ever need anything
don't be a stranger my lovely 🙂
take care of yourself
and love atcha
-ethan
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Re. To Stay or to Go
12th Aug 2021 9:20am
I'm adding you! I've read your profile and we are sooooo similar. I can't work full time but always have crazy projects on the go to keep me moving forwards. Because I cram so much stuff in when I'm well, everybody thinks I'm bipolar. I'm not, but few believe me.
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Re: Re. To Stay or to Go
12th Aug 2021 2:34pm
I can understand that - when you appear busy and 'up' no one ever thinks to look for the 'down'. Always move forward, and know I believe you.
Re. To Stay or to Go
9th Sep 2021 1:42pm