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Five years ago I was known for my diagnosis, my past, and the daily drama I was a part of. I felt trapped and confused in my own skin, too scared to make sense of my past and too hopeless to think about the future.
I had a lot of people with badges telling me what to do, but not too many of them listening to my emptiness. As time past, I found myself lonely with just pain as my company. I was told one day that I was going to see another therapist. As I went, I was nervous and upset because I didn’t want to answer more questions from another therapist that then would tell me all of what I needed to do to get better.
Though I didn’t want to go, I’m glad I did because this therapist didn’t ask me hardly any questions. Instead, he gave me a journal and a fancy pen and just gently encouraged me to write. Though it took me a while, writing became my outlet. Putting words to my thoughts and emotions and making poems of the beautiful mess I call life became inspiring.
Overtime, Poetry has helped me feel again, explore my fears and allow people to listen to me. Some might say I’m still a diagnosis; I would say read my poetry.
“Trevor”
“…known for my diagnosis …”
“…heart of mine …”
"This heart of mine might be broken and shattered inside my chest but it will always have you in my heart. It will never lose that love or hope I have for us. It is time to say good bye to each other. It’s okay I will always have love in my heart, even if I find another."
"Elena"
My Tune In means freedom of self and the ability to find strength in your weaknesses no matter what they may be.
My Tune In has helped me turn my negative feelings into positive feelings.
My Tune In pushes me to do better things for myself and the community.
I get a chance to help myself and other young people build, change, and inspire others through self-expression.
"Matt”
“…freedom of self…”