Grief and Resilience

Written by Rebecca

In this poem, I explain that having overlapping health issues and chronic illnesses has led to various symptoms of which I can’t identify the cause. This poem has also been performed live at The Pleasance for SLAMinutes does Mental Health.

Written by Rebecca

Being chronically ill means having to contact my GP often and this work shows the hassle of trying to get in touch with them—as well as my exasperation and desperation with them.

Written by Rebecca

"Sleep" encapsulates my experience with chronic illness, using repetition and visual imagery to portray how I cope with migraines and mental health challenges—even as insomnia persists.

Written by Rebecca

I’ve often found difficulty in moving on and adapting to change, whether it was physical or emotional, whether it was about people or places. This poem represents the struggle in my mind - always going back and forth, never really able to move on.

Written by Ananda

This poem delves into the harrowing memories of my grandmother's time in a concentration camp during WWII. Amidst the brutality and despair, it highlights the small acts of kindness that symbolises hope and the will to survive. Each shared morsel becomes a promise of endurance and a testament to the human spirit's resilience.

Written by Ananda

This poem confronts the disturbing reality of unwanted attention and harassment experienced as a child and teenager. It reflects on the struggle of growing up under the shadow of objectification and the resilience required to navigate it.