Poem Archives - Page 15 of 22 - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families

A LOVE LETTER TO FEAR

by Tamara P. | Jan 15, 2023 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

Dear old friend,We have been together for such a long whileThere were times I was consumed by youUnable to breatheGritting and grinding my teethThe weight of the world on my chestCrushing my little one's heartI understand where and why you are so prominent in my...

Step One And Beyond- Powerlessness And Power

by Tom M. | Jan 1, 2023 | ACA Toolbox, ComLine

I am powerless over:— in childhood —• being born unwanted• the generational violence which created my parents• daddy-Monster’s hatred, violence, immaturity, and drunkenness• mom’s bitterness and excessive drinking• my reckless brother’s violence, foolish choices, and...

Orphanage

by Lauren K. | Jan 1, 2023 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

This poem is about a character from my favorite TV series, Anne with an E. It was written about a very mean character and reveals some of her backstory and the trauma from her childhood. she scrubbed the tile floors watched as the bubbles seeped through the cracks in...

But He Doesn’t…

by Melanie B. | Jan 1, 2023 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

He's a good man, you say But he doesn't honor my feelings.He's a good father, you sayBut he doesn't respect their boundaries.He has a big heart, you sayBut he doesn't when he is judging others.He's a smart guy, you sayBut he doesn't know how to manage money.He's...

My Brother’s Drastic Exit

by Tom M. | Dec 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

(A poem about suicide grief, my personal grief over my brother's final decision.) Darkness. Deep, deep darkness.Possible brain Injury from childhood.Shaken baby syndrome?Mental trauma from abuse and neglect.He had offered to fix up his mother’s home while she was...