It’s the run-up to recovery month this September. And in the background, the Sheffield Recovery Forum is on a mission to acquire Inclusive recovery city status in 2024. There have been lots of conversations about recovery capital and something called CHIME. So, during my breaks, I came up with this recovery poem based on the […]
Category: Poetry
My poetry
Woman – There is more to you than you think
Woman – There is more to you than you think The Bedtime fairy tales were engraved into her younger self’s head Just the thought of being alone filled her with dread Afraid of being left on the shelf she always put other’s needs before herself She craved other people’s acceptance to help her […]
What’s in your cup
My cup was always half empty In fact, it was bone dry I would carry the weight of the world on my shoulders And held onto resentments the size of boulders I turned to drugs seeking absolution That was until I started searching for different solutions Instead of blaming everyone else and started […]
If they are your mate they’ll wait
I made some amazing friendships during my using/dealing days but one of the most complex parts in my early recovery was stepping away from some of those friendships. This was made worse by knowing that they weren’t bad people; in fact, it was quite the opposite. They never gave up on me when I fucked […]
Don’t wait until it’s too late
At the time of writing this, I don’t feel sad, I feel angry. It’s always sad when you lose someone, it’s part of life, we all go at some point, but every now and then the loss can hit you hard and this loss is no exception. Yesterday I was contacted out of the blue […]
Pitfalls of Peer Support In Recovery
There is something magical about peer support groups in recovery but beware of the pitfalls. Walking in or logging onto your first support group can feel daunting and scary. But the benefits associated with them far outweigh the negatives. Support groups can be a great place for individuals in early recovery to explore and rebuild […]
The Time I Hit Rock Bottom
At the time I was seeking self-absolution The drugs were a perfect solution I was wrapped up in my own mind The drugs helped me to unwind At the time I really didn’t like myself I felt persecuted by everyone else Deep down I was desperate to feel loved And craved a loving hug I […]
Dear Dad
Your addiction came out of the blue I never saw it coming There were times I felt like running But I couldn’t and I didn’t To stay or to walk away My decision varied every day One day I’d be standing my ground And the next my resolve could not be found Even the days […]
Woman
Woman She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders But you would never know it She has no time for self-pity She has still so much to do She is more than the label Gifted by society She is more than just a mum Or a shoulder to cry on She is more […]
Rock bottom
Rock bottom A place for the forgotten It’s renown for being bleak Usually reserved for the lost and weak But I would disagree Rock bottom, Isn’t for the forgotten It’s where people have drawn lines in the sand And decide to take a stand It’s a place to recharge the soul To reassess life goals […]
