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Once upon a Happier Time

Once upon a time things were better than this, But the sky has grown opaque, As the wind wails with pain. The sunny skies rest within your memory, Now the raging storms engulf you. They take you under and pull you down, Attempt to drown you in agony. You once stood tall with your feet so firmly planted, But now you lie on the floor, Straining to find an ounce of strength. Now the rain is pouring down, Rain that progressed due...

A victim’s narrative to God

A Victim's narrative to God.

Locked Doors

I was a small child, shivering in the cold of the chilly workshop. In those days I was quick and clever, but not old enough to understand the games my Daddy played. Now, looking back, I think his favourite part Was waiting there, lips curled as if to mock; watching despair cast hooks into my heart when I found the door was closed and locked. My stocism was a point of pride amidst the shame. The thought of it sustains me even...

Uniting the Child

This child is happy, laughing, delighting in all the beauty that the world has to offer. That child is hurt, alone, in pain and fear. Waiting every night for the monster who comes not from under the bed but walks through the door as if he owns this house because, of course, he does. This broken child lives within me and my task in healing is to unite her and make her whole again.

The Demon

Fiery soul in the pit of creation grasping control from the stolen oblation reality haunts us morality taunts us darkness escapes into deep meditation Eyes of a demon reflect indignation persisting resisting eternal damnation reality haunts you morality taunts you death’s dark and tainted with glorification

The Person I’m Not

Feel the hurt inside of me, Feel the pressure rise. I look into the mirror, Tears falling down my face. I’m not the person I want to be, Nothing but an image of disgrace. I want to be the one, You wish for me to be. But it’s so hard to be that person, When that’s not my personality. You want so much, I have so little. I want to be the one YOU are, But instead I’m the one I am. Why am I different, not the same as...

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RIP Patrick Barr 1958 – 2009

It is with regret that we announce the sad passing of Patrick Barr, former founder member of Safe Haven and my previous husband, on 23rd April 2009. Patrick died very suddenly at his home in Cardiff which he shared with his partner of two years and their respective sons. Although Patrick and I had our differences in the last few years, I had enormous respect for his strength of will and courage in facing his own issues and reaching out to other survivors. He will be greatly missed by many, including his son, Simon. Anyone wishing for more details can feel free to email me.