In honor of World PTSD Day today, I release a poem I wrote some weeks ago surrounding the medical trauma I’ve faced as a Crohn’s patient. This poem is not for the faint of heart so I will not be offended if you cannot read it.
Post-traumatic stress is a term that’s often thrown around lightly but it has serious implications for people who have been in battle for their country, for their lives and against chronic illnesses. Everyday is a minefield with an array of flashbacks and memories that keep us from living our best lives. I urge you all to learn more and to respond to those who suffer from PTSD with kindness and compassion. Here goes nothing:
So, own your Crohn’s, own your PTSD, and seek the help you may need to rise above the trauma you’ve endured to live the fullest life possible.
~~LOVE, LIGHT & PEACE ALWAYS~~
As always, please share any comments or feedback you have! I love hearing from you all!
5 Comments
Eugene Davis
What a heartfelt testimony. Thanks for sharing your experience. What an inspiring example you provide for others on how to deal with the negative and keep on going.
Janet Perrin
Very vivid and real poetic insight. Thank you for opening your heart for all of us. Your light helps lead the way.
Michele
Wow. These words cut very close to the bone. Thank you for writing them. It’s a new experience for me to see such a stark reflection of this disease in poetry form. While it is difficult to read and it brings to the surface an acute memory of the trauma, I rather enjoy art that has that effect.
Heidi
Thank you. I have PTSD from Crohn’s hospitalizations as well. Glad to know I am not alone.
Latha Vidyaranya
While the war is raging the soldier fights with all his energy and gives his everything! But once the war is over and the soldier is back home, suddenly the memories of the war fought can descend upon the person in the form of depression!
Similar depression is expressed in a poetic language here for all of us to empathize with them, be there with them, holding hands to say, “yes, I understand”!
And that brings in a miraculous recovery and the person gives out one big roar that is heard all over and wakes us up to the Stark realities!
Tina dear, keep roaring! The roar that strengthens up every one who has undergone the trauma, fills them with hope and light and love!
My love n hugs too to all!
Latha aunty