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Thank You, Therapy
by Jared FladelandWhen I was afraid to look at the world,
it was because it hurt too much.
And since turning the eye instead towards myself,
I realize I need to be gentle.
I have survived traumas,
overcome hurt,
and I needed to tell myself what nobody else told me in the moment:
Children can sometimes be the most cruel of all,
I did not deserve to be hurt,
The ones who are supposed to take care of me are not perfect,
And it wasn't my fault.
Once I was able to tell myself that,
I was able to look at others in the eye.
It sometimes still hurts,
but at least now I can do it.
10/26/2012 Posted on 10/26/2012
Copyright © 2026 Jared Fladeland
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 10/27/12 at 01:58 AM It takes a lot to write and put something like this out for all to read. Congratulations Jared. I certainly wish you the best. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 10/27/12 at 11:54 AM A poem I can relate to, and needed the words.
Healing is in words, too. Love. |
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