EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 1 MIN
The Red Pen
from Unspoken · host Kate
In this powerful spoken word poetry episode, Kate Earley explores the complex, often painful experience of reenacting trauma patterns in therapy. The Red Pen speaks to the struggle of navigating attachment, survival, and silence—especially when reaching out for help feels like breaking an unspoken rule.Through raw, vulnerable storytelling, Kate captures the impossible choice between protecting others’ comfort and saving herself. This piece explores themes of childhood trauma, survival coping mechanisms, self-blame, and the lifelong impact of being taught that love means not needing too much.If you’ve ever felt trapped between silence and survival, or questioned the invisible rules in healing spaces, this poem will speak to you.Copyright ©2025 Kate EarleyMusic: Je te laisserai des mots (composer: Patrick Watson) performed by Micha PhillipMarch 9, 2025
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In this powerful spoken word poetry episode, Kate Earley explores the complex, often painful experience of reenacting trauma patterns in therapy. The Red Pen speaks to the struggle of navigating attachment, survival, and silence—especially when reaching out for help feels like breaking an unspoken rule.Through raw, vulnerable storytelling, Kate captures the impossible choice between protecting others’ comfort and saving herself. This piece explores themes of childhood trauma, survival coping mechanisms, self-blame, and the lifelong impact of being taught that love means not needing too much.If you’ve ever felt trapped between silence and survival, or questioned the invisible rules in healing spaces, this poem will speak to you.Copyright ©2025 Kate EarleyMusic: Je te laisserai des mots (composer: Patrick Watson) performed by Micha PhillipMarch 9, 2025
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