Written by: The Gatehouse

The Strength & Power of Whispers

The Strength & Power of Whispers You are no longer alone My brave soul Breathe With a nod I acknowledge your courage Your expressive truth Your knowing For the experiential quilt of words your …
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December 12, 2023

UNTITLED

UNTITLED This ain’t easy at all, So bravo to you, You brave and authentic soul, What courage you show, To know you are no longer alone, Courage, I know you felt as if you …
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November 23, 2023

“YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!”

"Beyond your breath your whisper is knowing, brave and courageous. You opened up your soul, authenticity and the truth. You showed your strength and beauty and you are no longer alone." (Author- Stefan (group …
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November 11, 2023

“Special”

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September 12, 2023

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

“Affection” was used as a mental shove. Tricked into belief of a “shared love” Abusers baited a child’s capacity to trust, As “sweet” words and lies freely gushed. Framed as friendship, affection, and care, …
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September 11, 2023

FREE From Blame

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September 4, 2023

Exploitation

Exploitation is a smoking gun, Stealing choices from our young. It shoots at futures, leaving them dead. Like bullets, grooming rattles through heads. Exploitation is a blade thrusting deep, Murdering families as grief steals …
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September 4, 2023

All my memories

I am from… The lovely building Where I played with my friends At the age of 6 While he ogled from the other end. I am from the swings The slides, the seasaw and …
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August 22, 2023

HUNGER

HUNGER “You need to eat before you pass out. Hello? Missy? Why aren’t you eating? What's wrong with you?” …hurt hurt, hurt, HURT. Why should I eat, when they starved me for over a …
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August 10, 2023

Healing

HEALING The hero’s journey Exhausted Recovering from the Broken Pieces Stretched Thin Tears of liberation Healing is the path Towards the free self Riding moon beams Waves crashing I exhale The underworld Pain of …
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June 6, 2023

The Gatehouse