On World Mental health, we would like to share with you a poem sent to us by Kim as part of our "Hidden Disabilities and me" poetry competition:
I struggle
I'm not the same but I don't know why
I struggle every day but I don't know why
My mind goes crazy
My thoughts get at me
I'm on my rollercoaster
But I hate the ride.
My mind won't stop
My body's sensations
Are too much to take
My depression is high
I see no one there
Yet I must comply
And do what they say
Who's there for me
Who supports and confides
I'm lonely in this life
All on my own
But I have this friend in my head
I hate him
He's wrong
There's way too much judgement
And not enough peace
So leave us alone
You horrid peeps
With your judgements and faces
With your unkindmess and fear
Who do you think you are
Trying living up In here
You wouldn't last a minute
All inside my head
You'd struggle just as I do
And I bet you would fled
So I ask you public kindly
If you see any of us about
Be patient and kind
And loving and helpful
Make us feel comfy
Were struggling right now
If we're odd accept it
If we are fearful don't reject it
If we seem different that's just us
But don't ignore us
Or that will make it worse
Be kind always
Especially in these hard times
Some don't have to comply
And are exempt
So try and be respectful
That we are not all the same
And feel your hate with love
So we can get on the bus once again!