The poem “I got a letter for the devil” by SKAT A is open to interpretation, but could be viewed as expressing the all-consuming nature of mental…
Blythe Baird shares a deeply personal and moving spoken-word poem about the difficulties she encounters after recovering from an eating disorder. Although it has been…
Chrystos is a Menominee self-educated writer and two-spirited activist. Chrystos’ work examines themes of feminism, sexual orientation, social justice, and Native rights. In her poem…
AfterTrauma is a website that allows survivors of trauma to speak up about their experiences and find support through the stories of others. The Centre…
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Bianca Phipps is an actor, teaching artist, and spoken word poet. Her poem, “Almosts,” explores the loss and grief she experienced after the…
“If you develop an eating disorder when you are already thin to begin with, you go to the hospital. If you develop an eating disorder when…
Neil Hilborn is an American slam poet who writes and performs poetry. Hilborn was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) as a child, and bipolar disorder while he was in college, and has always used…
“Parallel Universes” is a poignant poem written by a man with schizophrenia. Dan Hoeweler had this poem and two other equally beautiful pieces published in…
In his spoken word poem, Kevin Kantor describes seeing his rapist being suggested under the ‘people you may know’ section on Facebook. Comparing the shock…
“Autumn” is a beautiful poem by London writer Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) who is known for bringing a lively and magical quality to her works. With…
