The word “No”.  There is much conviction  In the word ‘No’ No-clearly sets boundaries  Carries emotions expressing One’s needs Expected to be said  Loud and clear Yet I found myself in grip of fear Paralyzed Unable to move-to speak Unable to say one single word “No” Traumatized  Mind took a lead Dissociated Self  From the physical side Fragmented  Thoughts seemed …

Transformation.  Learning to be Human in Humanity Lost to Survival  Living Stimulation Overload Toxicity High Sensory Barrage Boxed-In Ideology Dissected  Compartmentalized Worth Unknown Love on Display Conditional Acceptance Trapped in Life  Designed with Expectations & Obligations & Regulations Imposed on Self with Manipulation  Unable to Process The Great Evils Accustomed Disrupted by Disturbances Within  Mechanically Function in Survival Throat Locked-Up…