Silent No More

<p>Growing up in an alcoholic home I was never allowed to talk about the physical and emotional abuse to anyone. My three brothers and I never even talked about it amongst ourselves. I kept all the family secrets to myself until I was in recovery from my own addiction and alcoholism.</p><p></p><p>Through many years of therapy and painful soul-searching work I was finally able to rid myself of the shame and guilt. It was only then that I was finally able to tell my story in poetry. I found that poetry best allowed me to describe the emotions I experienced as a child and my thoughts about love life hope and recovery. All my work is from my perspective only. Any family or friends that may have a different perspective that is not my story to tell.</p><p></p><p>I hope my work brings hope to those suffering in silence. You can be free.</p>