Foothold

For all young people struggling with mental health problems.

His adolescent journey

strewn with rocks

ensured more steps 

backwards than forwards.

For added measure

an occasional rogue boulder

when least expected

hindered his progress.

Today he moves onward

with more agility,

into his twenties,

confidence heightened.

Assured the pathway before him

is feasible, though

prepared for the unseen

lurking behind corners.

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful that they get up and go on so many give up and are lost- my heart bleeds for them wish i could make all wrongs right- life is not easy but there is a way if they can just dig deep inside knowing they not alone- and whenwe believe - hurdles are flattened-youngsters need to be understood more , need a listening ear then hopefully they will not look elsesgere got love and attention- which leads to many mental issues- wonderful words🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kelly for your understanding words. Progress might be slow but when it comes it is sweet indeed.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🍾🥂🌈

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :))

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Such a great positive message to those who are effected with mental disorders. Bravo.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Cowboy. Progress when it comes needs to be celebrated. I appreciate your visit.read moreThank you so much Cowboy. Progress when it comes needs to be celebrated. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[john l smith]

Fortunate for him
I still see many having difficulty moving ahead, however these problems are much more understood and handled now than in the past
(my aunt was left in an institution all her life which I doubt would happen now)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dave. Making progress but not out of the woods yet. What is positive is that he thinks he has a future. At one time he didn't. So many young people seem to have mental health issues. Were they swept under the carpet before and ignored or have they genuinely increased? That's the question I ask myself. The situation regarding your aunt tragic, but it happened and I remember it.

Chris

[Jade]

A much enjoyable read here, I like this I kinda smirked there at the end. Nicely written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Brandie Jade.
Chris