“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.
Warning: this post contains content which some readers may find upsetting. It’s World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. And its a bit depressing when you think about it. We hear the statistics but they feel alien. We see the helpline numbers, but they are foreign. Not until you become a statistic, or in need…
A thought and feeling process to answer why people choose to self-harm. it’s not always about attention …
Zamaanay say keena, ya apno say, is zehr ko peeyay hum, kis kay leyay? Harrap diya to hum wafadaar ho ge, Uggal diya to hum badzubaan ho ge Ameer hu main, leykin haqiqat may ghareeb, Mutmaeen hoon ke ye hii he mera naseeb Aap apnay rastay aur main apnay rukh, Milengey qiyamat ke din ese…