Words We Share
Welcome to Words We Share—a space where the power of storytelling and written expression brings us together. Here, you’ll find personal stories, poetry, reflections, and thoughts shared by members of our community. Each submission, whether big or small, is a reflection of a unique journey and the healing that comes from connecting through words. We celebrate the courage it takes to share your voice and invite you to explore, connect, and be inspired by the stories shared here
Anon - Community Member
'Unravel'
I am not what happened to me,
but the way I learned to survive.
Each scar, a thread unwoven,
each breath, a stitch revived.
I gather the pieces, soft and worn,
lay them beneath the sun
not broken, not lost, just waiting,
to be seen by someone.
Jeremy - Community Member
'Growing up'
As a kid, I spent hours on the rope swing tied to my grandmother’s old oak tree, feet kicking toward the sky. Then one summer, a storm split the tree in half. I stood there, staring at the wreckage, heartbroken.
"Things don’t stop growing just because they break," my grandmother said. "They just grow differently."
Years later, the tree was still there—half gone, but still standing. Still reaching for the sky
Tim - Community Member
'Why I Choose Recovery'
I used to wear my pain like an old jacket. Heavy, familiar, something I thought I couldn’t take off. Healing meant stepping into the unknown, and for a while, I convinced myself that the weight was safer than the fall.
But one day, I loosened my grip. Just enough to let in a little light. Just enough to wonder what it might feel like to be free.
So I choose recovery. Not because I have to, but because I can. Because life isn’t meant to be carried—it’s meant to be lived.
Share Yours
What's on your mind?
Your words have power—not just to inspire others, but to bring clarity, healing, and connection to your own journey. Whether it's a personal story, a poem, or a simple reflection, sharing can be a meaningful way to process and express what’s inside. Add your voice to Words We Share and be part of a community that listens, understands, and grows together.
