Outcast with a Dream.

By Jessica Cataldi

I was bullied growing up and I struggle with depression. I want to inspire other people it’s okay to be different. I want to help whoever is struggling to pull through.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 29, 2019
• ISBN: 9781728304243

Jessica Cataldi

I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. I started writing when I was eleven years old. I was always better expressing myself on paper instead of through talking.

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BATTLE WITH DEPRESSION

Depression is a battle.

In the beginning,

I tried to stay afloat.

But I failed and

sunk to rock bottom.

That’s where my whole body went numb.

The blade started calling my name.

So I picked it up and pressed it to my skin.

The sting was so addicting.

It made me feel.

But I couldn’t hide my issue.

I put the blade down

and walked away.

The blade was screaming my name

but I kept walking.

I still have depression.

It’s still have a battle.

I’m not going back to the blade though.

DECEIVING LOOKS

All because I smile,

doesn’t mean

I’m happy.

All because I’m not crying,

doesn’t mean

I’m not going to break down.

All because my hands are steady,

doesn’t mean

I’m not nervous.

All because I seem bold,

doesn’t mean

I’m not shy.

All because I’m upbeat,

doesn’t mean

I’m not dying on the inside.

All I can say is,

looks are deceiving.

FOG

Fog

wraps around my ankles.

It works its way up

my body.

I try to

break free

but it’s too late.

Fog

sucks me down.

Down real deep.

Down through