To Live

By Annapolis E. Shaw

Annapolis E. Shaw, a young adult who suffered years of childhood trauma, turned to poetry as a means of telling her story. Throughout this story, she describes her healing, the hurts, the loves, and the losses. It was these stories that allowed her to live.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annapolis E. Shaw
• Release date: Feb 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9798869167415

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Annapolis E. Shaw

To Live

First published by Annapolis E. Shaw 2024

Copyright © 2024 by Annapolis E. Shaw

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Dedicated to the child I once was and the person I am today.

You could write a book one day.

Nellie Ann Robinson

Contents

Acknowledgement

1. Rebirth

2. Mother

3. Name Change

4. Evolution

5. POTS Syndrome

6. 444

7. It Must Be Destiny

8. Lexapro

9. Nana

10. BANG!

11. Sad, sad, girl

12. Archangel

13. Sorority

14. The Devil Saved Me

15. I Hate My Hair

16. Trichotillomania

17. Podcast

18. I Tribute Myself to You

19. Baptized

20. Tongues

21. G*ddamn

22. Happy Feet

23. Myrder

24. Snow

25. Lavender

26. Anorexia

27. Witch

28. Arrested

29. Darby

30. Motivation

31. Butterflies

32. You are Allowed to Cry

33. Voice

34. Magic

35. Amnesia

36. Brothers’ Grave

37. Childish Hairstyles

38. Knives and Pens

39. Sexuality

40. The Dominate Root

41. Bipolar Disorder

42. Piercings

43. Violin Strings

44. Artist

45. Self-harm

46. Bible

47. Father(less)

48. Piano Tiles

49. Domestic