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Re: Poem

heartathomeSenior Contributor30 Sept 2025, 11:51 am AEST

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For everyone: I first started seeing my psychiatrist in 1998. I wrote this poem about him and therapy twenty-five years ago. As you can see, I didn't trust him at the beginning. I know now that he did and doe's care. I hope someone can relate and it's not too negative for here!

@REDLINEZ750 Here's another one. Are you okay? I'm being brave by putting it up!

Therapist

Do you laugh behind my back?

I doubt that you care less

How do you look upon my life?

Pathetic, I would guess

Did you ever give a thought

until I walk on through?

Or am I just another one

waiting patiently in queue?

You hide behind your doctor's mask

I know that's it's not you

I wonder what you're really like

Is what I see all true?

I want to trust and believe in you

But I can't believe you care

You keep your distance emotionally

and personally, never share

I am depressed and miserable

I feel unstable too

Are you glad when time is up

I wish I really knew

I'm so angry, I've no control

You won't open up to me

You have the power, I'm vulnerable

I hate the pain, you see

I sit with this every week

and I'm still compelled to come

My need for love is crushing me

I'm here for just a crumb

Does my pain amuse you so?

Is that behind your smile?

I want control that you won't give

I need to feel worthwhile

I have failed in my eyes

and it brings up all the past

Not wanted and unlovable

It's the role I have been cast

I love and hate you passionately

You hold some king of spell

Damn you for your ethics, [named removed by moderator]

But thank you too, as well

I'm feeling now, you wanted that

Though I can't say I'm impressed

I have to trust what you want

Is to see me at my best!

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heartathomeSenior Contributor23 Oct 2025, 7:30 pm AEDT

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Are you okay, @REDLINEZ750 ? 🤔💛

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REDLINEZ750Senior Contributor23 Oct 2025, 8:21 pm AEDT

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mixed emotions @heartathome im safe though

is this too much tried make lady and child more detailed for you not sure if its ok please let me know?

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tymeModerator23 Oct 2025, 8:38 pm AEDT

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Oooo @REDLINEZ750 , the image seems to bit a little to 'intense' for it to be published on a public facing mental health forum. Is there any chance you can edit it a bit? Perhaps turn it down a notch?

I appreciate that things are touch at the moment, and it may depict what's going on for you. We're just mindful of the Guidelines around triggering content.

Also, thank you for letting the community know you are safe.

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heartathomeSenior Contributor23 Oct 2025, 9:26 pm AEDT

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@REDLINEZ750 I know the daily bread you're talking about now! My mum and I used to read it. I have a Bible app on my phone with different bible versions, plans, daily verse and small Bible ready. 10 days of spending time with God requires discipline! Be proud of yourself! You are creating a habit! ☺️

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REDLINEZ750Senior Contributor23 Oct 2025, 11:17 pm AEDT

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REDLINEZ750Senior Contributor24 Oct 2025, 2:10 am AEDT

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@heartathome i resent for you more inline of things you like and i dont think tag worked

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heartathomeSenior Contributor24 Oct 2025, 6:44 am AEDT

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I prefer the last one you did @REDLINEZ750 I'd like it left like that if you can. I don't want any steps or light anymore. Just the woman and girl (small) in bottom corner with blue light around them. You seem to be on of a night and I'm more on in the morning. Have you got any plans for today?

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REDLINEZ750Senior Contributor28 Oct 2025, 3:03 am AEDT

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sorry i missed last post @heartathome it was a while ago i havent had best few weeksi didnt even notice blooming out back,

hope you nade the bus trip down beach and not changing too nm uch around for hubby haha

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heartathomeSenior Contributor28 Oct 2025, 7:12 am AEDT

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Perfect @REDLINEZ750 !!! It was just how I found her! Do you want to do anymore for me later? I did catch the bus and had a coffee by the beach. It's pouring here atm. Rain is predicted all day so it will be an indoors day. My goal is to have a shower today.

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REDLINEZ750Senior Contributor28 Oct 2025, 11:23 am AEDT

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hey @heartathome of course im glad to have got it right for you and of course let me know which one you would like to see done next and if you have a direction to point me in we will go from there until your happy 😊

bit overcast and cooler here today to, my daily bread this morning was about the foundations of faith {parable of building house on rock or sand) reflection was on that and how has Jrsus helped cope in times of life.

done my morning routine 17 days now

just waiting for recovery group to start in few hours

showers are nice on rainy days if not getting hair too wet

i need to work on that myselfactually haha

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