Substituting Dangers A Journey with PTSD
“Substituting Dangers: A Journey with PTSD” by Clair Itey is a poignant collection of poetry published by iUniverse in May 2009. This edition comprises 56 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a reflective exploration of over twenty years of living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The poems, written at various times, delve into themes such as the tension between speaking and silence, the struggle for control over one’s body and self-image, and the complexities of maintaining relationships while navigating the challenges of PTSD.
Readers will find that the poems not only articulate the personal journey of healing and connection but also resonate with broader experiences, particularly those related to growing up as a woman in a sexist society. The collection emphasizes the importance of reclaiming history, literature, and love, fostering a sense of compassion and understanding. Through this unique lens, Itey invites readers to engage with the emotional landscape of trauma and resilience, making this work relevant to a diverse audience.
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This book of poetry is a unique collection – spanning over twenty years of living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Written at different times, the poems nonetheless share many themes in common including the dialectic between speaking and remaining silent; the need to have control over one’s body and self-image; the difficulty of maintaining relationships (e.g., being a daughter, mother, wife, sister, friend) while dealing with PTSD, and the process of “healing” and reaching out to others with care and compassion. It is not, however, only meaningful to those with PTSD; the poems in this volume also reflect the experience of growing up as a woman in a sexist society and the need to recreate and recapture our history, literature, and love for each other and for ourselves.
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