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Renee Hargrave

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Tag: emotional neglect

Inheritance

The heart of my childhood still achesDecades later I’m reminded of my griefIt rests somewhere deepIn what could be the essence of my soulIt lays dormant until I’m confronted by... Read More »
Author Renee HargravePosted on October 10, 2026October 19, 2026Tags betrayal, childhood grief, childhood memories, conditional love, dark poetry, emotional neglect, emotional wounds, family relationships, family trauma, grief poetry, introspective poetry, original poetry

Obstinance

I’ve come to the understandingThat my mother and I are two different peopleWe’re cut from different clothOur brain chemistry is made up of opposing stardust I’ve agreed to harmful validation,Just to... Read More »
Author Renee HargravePosted on July 23, 2026October 19, 2026Tags childhood trauma, emotional neglect, family relationships, forgiveness, free verse, healing, identity, introspective, literary writing, mother and daughter, original poetry, Poetry
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