You someone else’s rapist lean back in client chair shadows of survivors indented behind it is difficult not to want to hurl you from that sacred place…… Read more “Someone else’s rapist – Candice Louisa Daquin”
Tag: #MeToo
There is Strength in Our Stories: you sang the same song – Linda M. Crate
i was vulnerable as a rose yet to open, and you thought you would force my petals wide awake as if you were the sun in my…… Read more “There is Strength in Our Stories: you sang the same song – Linda M. Crate”
There is Strength in Our Stories: MeToo# – Christian Garduno
Casual stalking constant messaging expected domesticity being shushed getting rushed not getting called on in class always second-guessing your instincts sexism @@ blatent/institutional “one day I’ll tell…… Read more “There is Strength in Our Stories: MeToo# – Christian Garduno”
Shining Through- Sarah Doughty
“I was made to rise above your labels. Because like the sun, I was always meant to shine through the dark.” Savages. That’s what I call them.…… Read more “Shining Through- Sarah Doughty”
Beauty In The Cracks- Sarah Doughty
“Despite the tragedy, there was beauty in the cracks. We shared the scars of our survival.” It was the breaking. That beautiful moment when I knew everything…… Read more “Beauty In The Cracks- Sarah Doughty”
Hallowed Ground- Sarah Doughty
“My body is a temple. And a graveyard. Equal parts light and dark. It makes me real. Just like you.” For the longest time, I thought my…… Read more “Hallowed Ground- Sarah Doughty”
Cowardly Boy- Sarah Doughty
“You see, I knew from the beginning what you wanted from me. But I tried to be a good friend anyway.” You see, I knew from the…… Read more “Cowardly Boy- Sarah Doughty”
Help Me, For I Am Dreaming- Sarah Doughty
“I can’t help but dream of the day, the day we become one again.” It’s winter again, and I’m reminded of how you used to hold me…… Read more “Help Me, For I Am Dreaming- Sarah Doughty”
The War – Sarah Doughty
“And it was exhausting, trying to survive you. But I did.” This battlefield, lit only by the full moon above me, was still something I wished I…… Read more “The War – Sarah Doughty”
Immortal- Sarah Doughty
“I don’t know how much strength I have left to keep fighting ghosts that never die.” These poisonous thoughts are my curse. My downfall. My demise. They…… Read more “Immortal- Sarah Doughty”
Blood Into Ink 