“In Two Minutes” is a poem I wrote and recorded for Scottish Womens Aid for their 16 Days of Violence Against Women campaign in 2018. This is an attempted articulation of the thoughts and feelings when the perpetrator comes in front of you.
It was the time of year I attempted suicide, after finding out my ex-husband was having an affair. My purpose of sharing this experience is to articulate and describe what domestic abuse looks like behind closed doors, and what goes on in our minds.
An incredible woman and her life story, this encounter and exchange is one to remember.
When you get married, you expect ups and downs. Two individuals who set out to have a family and a loving home. This is a story of such a home. Five years on, and two children later, little spats were regular occurrences. To our family and friends, we were happily married with a bit of…
Trigger warning – This piece reflects experiences of domestic abuse I would like to thank my former colleagues; without their support and understanding , I would not have taken the step that I should have a long time ago. The taste of being influential and having a voice made me want more. It has made…
My Baby – written on 29.11.2018, edited 10.06.2019 He is screaming, he is shouting He goes quiet and begins scouting Looking for something, anything I turn away, my brain tingling I sit down to catch my breath Thinking about the sudden death Of this relationship of mine And my boy, the blurring of the line…