LightFeathers by Kelly Hanwright
Yes, I see a therapist
My Therapist First time I walked into a therapy office, I was all clammy hands and so many butterflies I could feel thembumping into each other. In my house, therapists…
Write Peace and Healing – #1 I AM LOVED.
Welcome! I'm so glad you've joined me in this special 10-week series. Remember to check back on Mondays for a new prompt each week. I will also host a Zoom…
Fawn – a different response to trauma
"Fawn" by Kelly Hanwright Recently I came across an infographic on 4 common trauma responses -Fight, Flight, Freeze, and a new one I never heard of called Fawn. I read…
Can writing a poem help you overcome anxiety?
Hesitation is not My Name There is no magic “right choice.” After every choice I makeI am still alive, Steve Harvey style.I will use that choice to go on living.…
I don’t have to rush!
"embrace the slowdown" by Kelly Hanwright Recently I read Dave Pelzer's A Child Called It. It was a heart-rending story about his experiences growing up with a very abusive and…
What saved my life and keeps saving it every day
Image: Kelly Hanwright “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ~Ephesians 2:10 “Yeah, you could…
What are you grieving?
Image by Kelly Hanwright As someone who has anxiety, I also have a lot of friends who share that struggle. This past week, the struggle has increased for many of…
Life is Such a Gift
This is a new poem, although it has been under construction in its idea form for years. Next time, I'll share the story behind it. We Live, We Love…the days…