risa-ruse
American
As a former Social Worker specializing in helping homeless Veterans find resources for Mental Health/PTSD, chemical/alcohol dependency, food, clothing, shelter, VA connections, and housing I found that self-medication (through alcohol) was the mechanism of choice. This was true for women and men who had been sexually abused in the military and even in homeless shelters by their peers. Having had two bouts of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) myself, I was able to identify with their sorrows. The difference was that I had connected in a special way through inspired rhyme from the Divine to combat the effects of PTSD. Poetry can heal PTSD emotions one or two at a time (making it a safe place to heal) and not relive the past trauma. Got a loved one with PTSD? See me. http://RisaRuse.com
Drain The ***** Water First
By Risa Ruse
I celebrated my victory over persecution.
I did this by sharing my story of resolution.
I retorted my discovery.
It was related to work done to my gutters in recovery.
When on the latter burling a hole in the gutter the water kept pouring out.
I could not finish my goal of making a spout.
I realized that I needed to stop drilling the hole.
The matter needed time to drain the ***** water to complete my goal.
Like the gutters needing to drain--
So did my brain.
I had to get rid of all the old hurts.
Otherwise my heart was sure to burst!
Now the ***** water was all let out.
I give thanks for the new spout.
Not only that, but my life has taken a turn-about.
I throw up my hands in praise and give a shout!
Jun 27, 2011
Jun 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM UTC