This collection of poems continues to reveal the lasting impact of IED (Intermittent Explosive Disorder) as initially emphasized in my first book,"When Pain Smiles....navigating the rage of IED".Trigger fires.Brain shatters.You have nowhere to hidelost in the clatter.--excerpt from, TRIGGERThere is no escaping this mental disorder. It is challenging, exhausting and lifelong.I want to shi...

This collection of poems gives insight to overcoming distorted beliefs and ideals.A childhood fairy tale teaches you to believein princes and princesses and love is all you needfor happily ever afters and a life full of joywith sunshine and roses that no thunder can destroy.But that is a lie....--excerpt from, $1 SOLID GOLD WATCHThe poetry shares a rare approach and shows how gaining streng...

Living with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is crippling, embarrassing and misunderstood. Its rage is extreme, unpredictable and unsafe. Learning and adopting navigation skills are essential.I am an adult child of an alcoholicwho has suffered through abuse.I had a traumatic brain injuryand been ignored and abandoned and reduced.--excerpt from MEIntermittent Explosive Disord...