Author: Vennie Kocsis

Vennie Kocsis is the author of the best-selling memoir, "Cult Child," and other publications. Vennie's motto is: "I write to live." She regularly posts content on trauma healing, daily life, poetry, videos and more. Vennie is currently writing her fifth book. Vennie is also on Substack: VennieKocsis.Substack.com

The Inevitable Transformation of Becoming Yourself

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We have evolved, and this transformation demands an adjustment not just within ourselves, but also among those we know. #transformation

A Conversation With a Poet: John Harvey

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John Harvey is an independent #poet whose work drifts through the eerie and the ethereal, often exploring themes of horror, the paranormal, and a nostalgic kind of love.

Breaking Generational Trauma: Steps Towards Healing

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Healing is a solitary pilgrimage to truth. It demands we excavate the darkest caverns of our experiences to salvage the wisdom buried within.

I Lay Here: a Journey Within

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In the quiet of dawn, my body yearns for comfort and simplicity amid life's rushing. I seek serenity and refuge from burdens, navigating possibilities and inner turmoil.

Survivor Voices: William “Billy” Dinkel

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Survivor William “Billy” Dinkel reveals a harrowing, traumatic childhood, and the powerful healing journey that turned his pain into purpose.

Navigating Grief: Four Years Without My Brother

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The fourth anniversary of my brother's death brings profound grief and longing. I reflect on lost memories and the isolation that accompanies unexpressed struggles, yearning for connection.

A Conversation With a Poet: Yewande Akinse

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Yewande Akinse is a Nigerian poet known for her vivid imagery and profound exploration of themes like identity, culture, and the intricacies of human emotion.

Frozen

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A poem capturing themes of isolation, unacknowledged pain, and the struggle for genuine connection amidst heartache.

What If the Only Thing Broken Is Your Understanding?

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The struggles of depression and anxiety; highlighting the disconnect between those suffering and the outside world. #mentalhealthmatters

Exploring the CIA’s Influence on Charles Manson’s Manipulation Tactics

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Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic MKUltra studies, highlighting potential influences on cult manipulation techniques through psychological research and CIA connections, including COINTELPRO and Operation CHAOS