I wrote this poem in November of 2023.

I always manage to find a way to survive

The invisible chains of my mental illness try to take away my joy
and enthusiasm but I shake off my chains
and live as fully as I can
Despite my anxiety,
Despite my depression,
Despite my BPD trying to grab hold of me
I no longer allow my inner demons rob me
of the goodness that universe has to offer me

One thought on “poetry: chains”

  1. I’m reminded of Harry Houdini and how he must have accepted the situation he was in, tied up and chained and all that and by accepting it, he could then plan a path towards freedom, magic fuelling him forward.

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