Those fucking pills have stolen me
from being who I might have been.
The pills have stolen my identity.
I'll never know what life is like
without help from the damn pills.
I'll never feel "normal,"
or what I assume that is.
I can't be a normal 22-year-old.
Not with all the changes from pills for everything...
Seizures, bipolar, anxiety, and some goddamn supplements.
What's it like to not need pills?
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Rene Peters
I write what I know, usually in the form of poetry. I tend to lean towards mental health, epilepsy, and loss/grieving.
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Comments (4)
This was relatable as I'm on pills too. Sending you lots of love and hugs! ❤️
Wow. Very thrilling
So bold, and I bet cathartic to put on the page.
Bold and powerful!!! Loving this!!!