reflections of my youth is a short poetry collection with a focus on trauma, self-harm and depression. the main goal for this collection focuses around sharing my story as well as showing people that they are not alone in their experiences. the pieces in this collection are raw and serve to remind me of the brutality of my life and everything ive experienced. every word is covered in pain and i hope to reflect that pain in every sentence. i hope to bring a rush of emotion to all who read and it is because of this that i have included helplines and resources for those that may need support. enjoy. trigger warnings Blood Self-harm Sharp objects Eating disorders Suicide Death Child sexual assault Parental relationships Body issues Minor paranoia