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    Author: thesarahdoughty

    Conjuring words from the ether is like breathing — my weapon — my therapy. It allows me to weed through all the pain, in an effort to find myself again. I suffer from complex PTSD, depression, debilitating anxiety, and constant headaches or migraines. This darkness has become my home. And if writing is my breath, then my books are my life. I've shared them online for anyone who wants to read them — for free, to offer someone else hope, or the same, temporary escape as they did for me.

    Silhouette- Sabrina Escorcio

    She came into the earth between pillars of freedom and oppression. Her incompatible hosts, were stubborn bones softened only by fate. Claiming her burden head first amidst… Read more “Silhouette- Sabrina Escorcio”

    October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Introducing New Collective Member Sabrina Escorcio – We Are Of The Women

      We are of the women that came before us whose bare soles bled like hell that our souls might fair well, gave birth to our freedom… Read more “Introducing New Collective Member Sabrina Escorcio – We Are Of The Women”

    October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Shining Through — Sarah Doughty

    “I was made to rise above your labels. Because like the sun, I was always meant to shine through the dark.” Savages. That’s what I call them.… Read more “Shining Through — Sarah Doughty”

    September 18, 2018September 15, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Sexual Exploitation — One Pamela Pusumane

    I never knew this body would be such a burden A subject of many tragedies and a let down to the world. To God. To man. To… Read more “Sexual Exploitation — One Pamela Pusumane”

    May 30, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Domestic Abuse — One Pamela Pusumane

    I have never been good with emotions but I’m an artist with fists. Sometimes I prefer beating myself up with a bottle Because Mommy said that’s how… Read more “Domestic Abuse — One Pamela Pusumane”

    May 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Extended Week — Special Call for Submissions: Exploitation of Women

    The Whisper and the Roar Collective is extending submissions for one final week covering all areas of the global exploitation of women, from May 27th to June 2nd.… Read more “Extended Week — Special Call for Submissions: Exploitation of Women”

    May 18, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Down – Deveraux Frazier

    Down Down Down Deep into the darkness we go Depths uncharted but by one Death discharged into the youngest one Down Into the valleys we praise the… Read more “Down – Deveraux Frazier”

    May 15, 2018May 4, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Raped — One Pamela Pusumane

    The air is bit heavier today. Smiling is a cross — heavier than the last one And I am not ready to fall. I don’t think I… Read more “Raped — One Pamela Pusumane”

    May 12, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Kali- mahish.asur-mar.dini

    He painted me dark like the goddess on the wall, and in grandma’s locket. Then, he pinned me against glass; Hands apart, wide-eyed, coffee-skinned; My arms covered… Read more “Kali- mahish.asur-mar.dini”

    May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

    Little Death / Playground — Sarah Doughty

    “One day, I will overcome you and all you put me through.” Every night, I died a little inside. It was a reward, you said, for being… Read more “Little Death / Playground — Sarah Doughty”

    May 6, 2018May 1, 2018 by thesarahdoughty

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