Over the course of a week, Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens shared a very personal journey with us.  Over five poems, she charted trauma, abuse and mental illness, recovery and hope.

Part One: Then

Part Two: Now

Part Three: To Be Continued

Part Four: At The Centre Of Women's Health

Part Five: He Walks In My Shoes

If this series has stirred up bad feelings or traumatic memories for you, please take care of yourself.  If you need to talk, please reach out to a trusted friend or family member, or one of the organisations below:

• Lifeline telephone and online crisis counselling: 13 11 14
• BeyondBlue mental health support and advice: 1300 22 46 36
• DV Connect, for anyone who's experienced domestic and family violence: 1800 811 811
• The Blue Knot Foundation, for adult survivors of childhood trauma and sexual abuse: 1300 657 380
• ChildWise National Child Abuse Helpline: 1800 99 10 99
• 1800RESPECT, for anyone who's experienced sexual assault or domestic and family violence, 1800 737 732
• Suicide Callback Service: Call 1300 659 467
• Rockhampton Women's Health Centre: (07) 4922 6585