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Aleister Crowley: From Brethren’s Chains to Thelema

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Aleister Crowley’s darkness wasn’t born in a vacuum. It was forged in religious trauma, where children were beaten into obedience and called beasts from birth.

Dancing Between Worlds: A Life Once Dissociated

~ Vennie Kocsis

For decades, my brain moved through life like a well-worn computer system switching tabs, opening files, closing others without my awareness.

Moments In the Mirror: a Love Story

~ Vennie Kocsis

A journey of self-love and healing is sometimes a solitary one, requiring us to be our own best friend, a task that is never easy.

Breaking Generational Trauma: Steps Towards Healing

~ Vennie Kocsis

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

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.

Frozen

~ Vennie Kocsis

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

The Weight of Sorrows: Crafting a Life Alone

~ Vennie Kocsis

This is a struggle with pain, anger, and disillusionment, reflecting on emotional scars and yearning for solace amidst a tumultuous journey of recovery and solitude.

The Hidden Struggles of Binge Eating Disorder

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Binge eating disorder creates a relentless internal struggle, blending shame, anxiety, and a disconnection from reality, as individuals battle their deep-seated traumas surrounding food.

These Feet

~ Vennie Kocsis

The poem reflects on the superficial appreciation of beauty, contrasting it with the deeper experiences and struggles of life unacknowledged, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's true journey.

The Dark Side of Childhood Hymns and Lyrics

~ Vennie Kocsis

reflecting on childhood hymns, exploring their potentially harmful messages, particularly regarding suicide and guilt, and urges careful consideration of children's exposure to such lyrics.