EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 2 MIN
Looking In – A Spoken Word Poem on Trauma, Isolation, and Longing
from Unspoken · host Kate
What does it mean to stand outside, looking in? To carry the weight of others’ pain while no one carries yours? In this raw and haunting spoken word poem, I explore the loneliness of trauma, the struggle to be seen, and the deep unfairness of giving so much while receiving so little in return.Inspired by my own experiences as a nurse holding space for dying children, this piece unpacks grief, dissociation, and the longing for connection in a world that often moves on too easily. Through visceral imagery and rhythmic storytelling, Looking In captures the aching contrast between those who suffer in silence and those who live without ever feeling the weight of it.🔹 Themes: Trauma, dissociation, PTSD, emotional isolation, healing, spoken word poetry🔹 Perfect for listeners who resonate with: Mental health struggles, survivor stories, deep emotional expression, poetry as healingIf you’ve ever felt like you’re standing in the cold, watching the world continue without you—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more poetry and reflections on mental health, resilience, and the unspoken parts of our stories.#SpokenWordPoetry #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #Dissociation #PoetryPodcast #HealingThroughWords #PTSDRecovery #EmotionalExpressionCopyright ©2025 Kate EarleyMusic: Experience by Micha Phillipp
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What does it mean to stand outside, looking in? To carry the weight of others’ pain while no one carries yours? In this raw and haunting spoken word poem, I explore the loneliness of trauma, the struggle to be seen, and the deep unfairness of giving so much while receiving so little in return.Inspired by my own experiences as a nurse holding space for dying children, this piece unpacks grief, dissociation, and the longing for connection in a world that often moves on too easily. Through visceral imagery and rhythmic storytelling, Looking In captures the aching contrast between those who suffer in silence and those who live without ever feeling the weight of it.🔹 Themes: Trauma, dissociation, PTSD, emotional isolation, healing, spoken word poetry🔹 Perfect for listeners who resonate with: Mental health struggles, survivor stories, deep emotional expression, poetry as healingIf you’ve ever felt like you’re standing in the cold, watching the world continue without you—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more poetry and reflections on mental health, resilience, and the unspoken parts of our stories.#SpokenWordPoetry #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #Dissociation #PoetryPodcast #HealingThroughWords #PTSDRecovery #EmotionalExpressionCopyright ©2025 Kate EarleyMusic: Experience by Micha Phillipp
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