"A man found a cocoon of a butterfly, that he brought home. One day a small opening appeared in the cocoon. He sat and watched the cocoon for several hours as the butterfly struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making progress. It appeared as if the butterfly had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further. The man decided to … [Read more...]
Just for Today Poem
Just for Today Just for today I will hold my head high, and forget my problems. I can smile and make everyone else's day better, even if behind that smile I crỵ. Just for today I will walk away from a fight, though I may feel hurt insidẹ. I will ignore what is said, and continue on peacefullỵ Just for today I will set an example, when I feel the need to hurt. I … [Read more...]
Author Interview: Hidden In The Shadows by Taylor Thorpe
Anxiety In Teens had the opportunity to connect with debuting author Taylor Thorpe, who wrote Hidden In The Shadows after a difficult time helping her friend after a suicide attempt. Taylor is now inspiring other youth to know they are not alone and informing those who may not understand mental illness through her new book. Read more for the inside scoop straight from the … [Read more...]
ANXIETY Definition
(n) -- 1. The feeling where you stay up at night, stare at your ceiling, ask yourself an infinite number of questions, then sit there and debate on whether or not you actually want to know the answer. (Click to Tweet this) 2. The feeling where you wonder who truly cares about you and who is just using you; who is there for you and who is so desperately waiting for you to fail. … [Read more...]
P o e m s
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – (314) By Emily Dickinson “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard – And sore must be the storm – That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm – I’ve heard it in the chillest … [Read more...]
Yesterday’s story for Today
There are just so many memories so vivid, that they appear to have happened only yesterday Not much is needed to stop someone dead in their tracks from a painful past. Even without wanting it to, sometimes yesterday catches up to today. I see a boy with the sweetest heart turn cold Teased, insulted and hurt from all that he was told. To the point that his check muscles … [Read more...]
Deep In The Hole Phase
September 25, 2011 was when the world collapsed on me The ground I once stood on had vanished The illusion I once held as true popped My chest was aching, my heart had dropped My head was a river of tear dropping thoughts. Whatever strength I had left within me was gone It was then, when I found myself lying inside a deep nasty, dirty, and very cold … [Read more...]