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PoetsIN - Aiding rehab and mental wellness through the power of words. Run by Sammielee46

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Translate   8 years ago

Flashback I woke up sweating Tears ran down my face As I get a flashback from my childhood I feel a disgrace I can’t get it out of my head I was so small Fragile and vulnerable My childhood torn apart Mum was an alcoholic And dad left when I was 5 I wanted to play with toys But I was busy fixing Mum I would draw pictures of strong men Heroes who would come to the rescue Not run away -like Dad But take us away so we didn’t feel sad All I know Is now I’m here Locked behind bars **Group work by #poetsin contributors. ##poetsin #poetry #groupwork #childhood #sadness #prison #lostinnocence

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Honza

Dear author, I'm truly lost for words. I'm terribly sorry for what you were and are going through. If it makes you feel any better... when I read or hear such a stories, I'm always thinking about what I should do to help kids in need.... so, thanks to you... things are changing for better. ...so, be proud of yourself. Wish you very, very best. Thank you very much for sharing
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Lee

Short piece, but a big write ❤️
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Cataract / Stevo Owens

A troubled past is often more common than you may think, and I can closely relate to this on many levels. A tortured read, and pause for thought. I trust your situation improves.
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    Translate   8 years ago

    Feel Good Confessions Standing on the beach watching the sea coming in Makes me smile Watching my whippets run to me Flicking sand up as they go I think I’ll sit down and take it all in for awhile My thoughts I choose So I choose to think positively About the things I love -Things that make me feel good I think about family, friends, loved ones Thank you God -I am alive To think about the things that make me feel good I visualize -imagine What makes me feel good I love my #life Sweets make me feel good I don’t think it’s the sugar I get so excited before I even taste them Sometimes- Before I have them in my possession! Just thinking of going to buy some -Ooh Cherry drops here I come! Vodka makes me feel good I won’t remember much The time goes quick Then it’s time for a trip All the way to McDonald's With a busted lip Thinking of you makes me feel good Knowing that we will be hand in hand Kissing I love you **Group work by #poetsin contributors. ##poetsin #groupwork #poetry #feelgood #happy #micropoetry

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    Lee

    Good pice here
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    Zofi

    Really nice one.
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    brieanne k tanner

    Well done
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      Translate   8 years ago

      #poetsin - Who Are We? The pen is mightier than the sword – Edward Bulwer-Lytton #poetsin is more than a company; it’s a journey, one that began within the arms of the co-founders, Paul and Sammie. As writers ourselves, we realised that so many times writing saved our lives, quite literally. Not only that, but we both identified that we used writing to purge our inner-most thoughts and feelings, and sharing those with our own social networks was remarkably therapeutic. We spoke to more and more writers, who all echoed our sentiments, and it was from here that we founded #poetsin. A movement, rather than a company, that serves to aid rehabilitation, reduce stress and anxiety, along with helping improve all-round mental health. We aim not only serve those high-risk individuals, but to also reduce the stigma and misconceptions that the world often has about prisoners, addicts, those with mental illness, and so on. For the last year, #poetsin have been working in a UK based prison. We have been working hard to fine-tune our program and to learn far more than we teach. Our creative writing workshops have improved ten-fold and we have many incredible results to prove that what we do, works. What have we learned, in a nutshell? That the pen really is mightier than the sword. We have proven that we can impact lives through what we teach and when the world listens and offers non-judgemental compassion. We have reduced self-harm, unpredictable behaviour, addiction, anxiety and #depression, whilst building confidence and self-worth. Pride is something that many of the residents we have worked with have never felt, it’s something we have finally given them. Trust is something you do not get in prison, #poetsin has built relationships so meaningful that the trust is earned and mutually given, and lasts longer than the time behind the huge walls outside their barred windows. What do we do? For the prison institutions, we visit once a week, with tasks (homework), and group activities and lessons. We work on several core interpersonal skills; speaking, listening, team work, respecting others’ views, self-control – to name a few. Whilst working on those, we are also teaching key language and grammar skills, along with many techniques to release pent up frustrations, stresses, and anxieties, through the power of the pen. Each member of the group is expected to bring their homework to each group, where we take it away, type it up, and post it online. The social communities then visit this content and comment with feedback to aid the residents’ improvement. Once we have the comments copied and pasted into hard copies, we take this feedback into prison and share with the rightful recipient. Seeing the residents receive their feedback is most certainly the highlight of our day. Most inmates in prison believe that everyone on the outside judges them, that they will always be tarnished with a label that they can’t ever erase. With #poetsin, we have proven to them time and again that there are people “outside” that do not judge, that want to see them succeed, and that will provide them with opportunities, beyond the walls of the prison. Whilst we teach, we also measure. Each session we measure each member and feed their progress back to the relevant parties involved, including the participant themselves. This all aids self-reflection and improvement across the board. If you’d like to know more about the things we measure, please get in touch. We could talk all day about the results we have achieved, but we think we should let our service users, PINners, and the staff at the institutions speak for the work we have already done. Please check out our Testimonials page. We will keep adding to these as the weeks go on. Where do we go from here? Our journey has only just begun. We have so many more lives to touch, and people to help. Our groups are available now for the following sectors: Prisons and Secure Institutions Youth Offenders and “at risk” youths Mental Health Sector, private or NHS Addiction groups and charities Veterans groups and charities Schools / Youth clubs Children and Adults with disabilities This list will grow as we do as a movement. We need your help to spread the word, help us reach those in need, and help to expand what we are doing. There are no barriers we cannot break with the power of our words. “The point isn’t the point; the point is poetry.” – Anon

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      Daniela

      Great work guys thats a splendid idea and i can relate to fact that writing saved my life a lot and helps me cope with my low self esteem, anxiety and at times depression so i know its a splendid tool to help people we really need to spread the word. Wishyou all the best! @sammielee46
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      PoetsIN

      Thank you, @AmethystEyes2014! We really appreciate your support. 😘❤️
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      Daniela

      @PoetsIN youre most welcome
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