Know That I Too
We are never alone (a poem for mental health month)
My New Life

My New Life

A Poem by Jock Engelman

Ten years past since I poured my heart;
Been stuck in an abyss torn apart;
A decade and half full of narcotics;
Was palming drugs and avoiding antipsychotics;
Till I had to quit cause I was psychotic;
Having done away with the drug industry;
Fresh out of a mental facility;
Had to hand myself in voluntarily;
Needed space from the addicts;
Till the narrative I died sticks;
Now that I'm out I realise I have no clique;
Used and abused by all I gave the flick;
And all the people who cared gave up sick;

© 2022 Jock Engelman


Author's Note

Jock Engelman
Still stoned and drinking, but it's a start;

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My empathy is great toward You my friend, I had a friend from Australia who told me about all the drinking and drugs issues there, the problem is with your surrounding, even when You decide You want to quit it, it is as though You need to quit yourself from a whole society. BUT there are those whom are like You who don't want to spend their lives like this, find them my friend and stay away from all the drug users, drug sellers, all what is connected to them, it will need real strength, real determination, real faith. BUT nothing is impossible my friend... nothing, asking for help and support from others in not weakness at all, they will gain strength and support from You too and together You can make it happen. I wish You all the very very best~

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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My empathy is great toward You my friend, I had a friend from Australia who told me about all the drinking and drugs issues there, the problem is with your surrounding, even when You decide You want to quit it, it is as though You need to quit yourself from a whole society. BUT there are those whom are like You who don't want to spend their lives like this, find them my friend and stay away from all the drug users, drug sellers, all what is connected to them, it will need real strength, real determination, real faith. BUT nothing is impossible my friend... nothing, asking for help and support from others in not weakness at all, they will gain strength and support from You too and together You can make it happen. I wish You all the very very best~

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on February 26, 2022
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Jock Engelman
Jock Engelman

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia



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I am a guy who has gone through a lot over the years, i have many illnesses which i manage quite well. But i am still riddled with many demons. I was bullied for many years, so now i use my years of t.. more..

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