Teenage daughter looking for work so she can stop living with her mentally ill mother
Waiting for my new life to begin
What did they do to you?
Sarah goes to hospital for shock treatment for her depression
How can I help you?
Sarah's husband seeks medical help for his mentally ill wife.
My mind keeps spinning never-ending
Teenage daughter coping with her mother's mental illhealth.
If You Go Away
Daughter finds mother unconscious on the floor in family home.
The Harmony of Life is Out of Tune
The need for community support for families grieving the loss of a loved one.
Happy Stepmother’s Day
INTRO: My dad remarried at 75 years of age, a few years after my mother's death, which followed a lifetime of caring for my mentally ill mum. My step-mum is such a blessing so late in my dad's life. Dad is now 90 years old and still happily married to my step-mum. It's never too... Continue Reading →
A Gift to Our Family
INTRO: This poem says thank you to the family and friends who selflessly help families who are suffering from loss or hardship. The three flowers I mention in the poem, all bloom in harsh environments. I chose this photo as it reflects the pricelessness of a physical gift to adequately say thank you to these... Continue Reading →
Simply Story Poetry 