by Ger Matthews

Hiding in corners, afraid to come out

Don’t breathe, be still, don’t make a sound, don’t peep out

Tight, holding, nothing in, nothing out

A price being paid,
Will I survive?
Can I bear the pain that stirs inside?

Struggle to hold on,
Struggle to let go,
How can I liberate my soul?

Don’t strive
Don’t push
Don’t force
Just be
Breathe in – breathe out
Turn towards me
Just be
Just be kind to me.

Ger Matthews has been working as an accredited psychotherapist for 15 years and maintains a private practice in Slane. She works as an accredited clinical supervisor and is a tutor with Turning Point Institute. She is the National Coordinator with AACI and advocates for community- based counselling services in Ireland. Mob: 087 6820023 / Email: ger@aaci.ie