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It's 3 a.m. and I'm awake in bed
The voices are screaming inside my head
I've been fighting for hours
To not lose to the urges
They're yelling at me, telling me to self harm
I want to give in but I also don't
Will this seemingly never-ending battle ever end?
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Rene Peters
I write what I know, usually in the form of poetry. I tend to lean towards mental health, epilepsy, and loss/grieving.
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Comments (5)
Ah, hon, Hugs, Rene<3🫂
I hope it gets better for you. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Man of us stand with you. we been there
It does not end, you just have to used your well power to live. I had the urges since I was in my teen. I am in my 50's. You have to yourself and think of your family who will be affect by such behavior toward yourself. You got this. You are a strong 💪🏽 young lady. You have so much potential to help others who have the same feeling and urges. Sending hugs 🫂
been there, don't give in , the voices do harm enough. Powerful words