Writing poetry has always been a way of getting in touch with my inner self. My childhood was tragic and full of woe. Only when I wrote down my feelings did I feel in charge of my life. As an adult I was diagnosed with BiPolar Disorder as well as Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and Diaabetes. I need poetry more than ever now. I wish to share my work so that others may use it for comfort; just to know they are not alone; to know there is hope for the future.