Journey: A poem by Chaam Klinger

Sometimes when we are going through a difficult time, we may not be able to make sense of what’s happening and we may be searching for answers as to why we are feeling the way that we are. The road to recovery can take unexpected twists and turns, but with support by your side, the journey can be much smoother.

Here is a poem called ‘Journey’, written by Chaam Klinger, who had a positive experience using TALKWORKS:

I started a journey
Seeking answers
Searching for the why and how
I asked the stars
Yet they were silent
I asked the trees
But their whispers meant nothing
I asked the ocean
But she raged in anguish
I started a journey
Searching for answers
Questions tormenting
Uncertainty swirling
I turned a corner
Gazed into a lake
Saw my soul mirrored in her depths
I found my peace
I found my answers
Deep within myself

Thank you to Chaam for sharing her poem with us.

I am struggling, how can I access support?

If you are feeling low in mood, more anxious than usual or are struggling to sleep, help is available and free to access. TALKWORKS is an NHS talking therapies service, open to adults over the age of 18, living in Devon (outside Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Talking Therapies). You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis to access TALKWORKS, and all treatment and support through TALKWORKS is available free of charge. You can self-refer to TALKWORKS by completing our online self-referral form or by speaking to a member of our team on 0300 555 3344 (our phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am – 4:45pm).