Emotional Isolation In The Family Tree

What does it mean to crouch behind
A name that isn’t yours
Done changed the first one just enough for hiding
A date of birth, mostly the same, except for 10 years short
The lies -
like pebbles
in our shoes
we’re finding.

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Lisa Boyl-Davis, LICSW

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My name is Lisa. I am a trauma and couples therapist, love to write, sing, hike, pray, bike, and accidently burn food too often… www.ameliacponder.com

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