Gina Overcomes

Poem

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Poem written by someone in a brain injury group:

To Those I Once Called Family & friends

Can you hear me?
I just want to be heard.

I open my mouth and words come out
They aren’t mine
But they are mine.
I think one thing but say another.
My brain is broken,
My heart swollen,
I’m trapped.
I just want to be heard.

Wrapped in chains with no way out,
I try to speak but my words make no sense.
I struggle and fight and dig myself deeper,
Into this hole of static
Into this hole of darkness
I just want to be understood.

Everyone’s mad.
‘Terrible person’
‘Manipulative’
‘Useless’
‘Pathetic’
“mentally abusive”
“angry”
“distant”
“unloving”
“paranoid”
Words used to describe me but
It’s not actually me.
I’m locked away.
I want out

Please

Let me out.

Gina

Hi! My name is Gina. I had Meningoencephalitis in 2008 and I've been in a wheelchair since then. Meningoencephalitis is a rare and life-threatening condition in which you have meningitis and encephalitis at the same time. Healthcare providers may also call it encephalomeningitis. Meningitis is an infection or inflammation of the area surrounding your brain and spinal cord (meninges). I really like writing and absolutely love helping other people! Check out my videos, shorts and playlists on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGTPlhJVar4qRHnWAxY0wg and check out Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/37MHa6kdqBbhoqbkSlDIcS I talk about disability issues as well as everyday stuff Please subscribe to all to be notified when anything new is added. Love You!

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