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Poem / Poetry

February 15, 2025

Reads: 13

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Just a short poem I had written during my (current) healing of an abusive family Read More
This book is based on a true story with names that have been changed for protection but the city and state is accurate to hold local government officials accountable. The book offers an insightful and engaging exploration of overcoming adversity and the power of resilience. Read More
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Poem / Poetry

October 27, 2024

Reads: 60

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

An introduction as I am coming up on my 3 year sobriety day this month. A lot of reflection, and pause before I dig into the rest of the story as to how I made it this far... Read More
We fall, but we get back up. We lose our way, only to stumble in the dark. We forget who we are, until there is nothing left but to forge a new. This poem is a reflection of what life can do to us, making us battle endless battles, to… Read More
Disclaimer: Contains disturbing and triggering matter regarding to the survival of assault. This survivors anthem was written after someone very close to me experienced an assault and the pain she went through to heal. I have finally published this in celebration, after all she has had to endure, she has… Read More
Poems that I wrote during my journey. Read More

Reads: 210

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A morning, during my transplant….. Read More

Featured Review by HOUDINI

"God gave you 21 years, how much time did you ever give Him?" Read More

"Bloodlines Vol.1" is a captivating compilation that brings together the first five novellas of fan-favorite characters from the novel "Stanley Swanson - Breed of a Werewolf." The anthology delves into the intricate and diverse backgrounds of these characters, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their lives and experiences. The… Read More

Short Story / Non-Fiction

February 16, 2024

Reads: 393

Comments: 3

Shelves: 4

The Booksie Classic House

--------------Dedicated to Criss Sole, one of our own Booksie writers.-------------- A survivor with the inner strength, resolve, and love that few will ever achieve. Read More

Featured Review by Ann Sepino

"Lovely story! I couldn't imagine going through something as physically life-altering as this, but I can somehow relate to the desire to break fr..." Read More

Short Story / Non-Fiction

February 14, 2024

Reads: 238

Comments: 3

Shelves: 8

The Booksie Classic House

--------------Dedicated to Criss Sole, one of our own Booksie writers.-------------- A survivor with the inner strength, resolve, and love that few will ever achieve. Read More

Featured Review by AOhTay14

"This was a beautiful piece of writing. I am so sorry, Criss Sole, that you had to go through that. Thank you for sharing your story, because I k..." Read More

Poem / Non-Fiction

February 05, 2024

Reads: 344

Comments: 13

Shelves: 7

The Booksie Classic House

--------------Dedicated to Criss Sole, one of our own Booksie writers.-------------- A survivor with the inner strength, resolve, and love that few will ever achieve. Read More

Featured Review by CreativeMarauder

"This is special." Read More

Reads: 223

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Poem / Poetry

September 22, 2023

Hello! I am sorry for lack of poetry and writing- unfortunately I lost all my work for one. my memory card broke. So guess who has to write Nefarious from beginning? I also had a relapse in PTSD. Please beware I will not tolerate hate comments. My last poetry i… Read More
Who I am is never quite acceptable. Read More
The space station was dark and quiet, save for the hum of the life support systems. It was supposed to be abandoned, but there was one survivor left, a scientist named Dr. Madison. Read More

Tags: survivor

Reads: 143

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

The sign of melody is a poetry boo- the first one I wrote! I was sixteen years old and I became the victim of sexual assault. I started to write down everything to do with the trauma and healing. I hope other people would read the series and the books,… Read More
When cancer comes back... Read More
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