PTSD

A Symphony of Nature, Friendship, and Inner Turmoil

In this evocative collection of poetry, Richard White invites readers on a deeply personal journey through nature’s fierce beauty and the raw terrain of the human soul. With the rhythm of crashing waves and the stillness of starlit skies, these poems echo the wildness of weather, the mystery of the sea, and the unspoken power of the natural world.

But beneath the calming winds and crashing surf lies a storm of another kind. Grappling with the shadows of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction, White crafts verses that are both haunting and healing. Each poem becomes a lifeline—a whispered confession, a cry in the dark, a quiet reminder that even in our most broken moments, we are not alone.

Pirates sail these pages. Friendships rise and fall like tides. And amidst betrayal, loss, and quiet resilience, the story goes on.

Silence From The Darkness is more than poetry—it’s a testament to survival, the redemptive power of nature, and the unbreakable threads that connect us, even in our darkest hours.

The Conversation Continues. The Fight Still Matters.

In Speaking to My Depression: A Sequel, Richard White returns with a raw and powerful continuation of the poetic journey he began in Shattered Glass. Where the first collection was a dedication to lost friends and the invisible battles they fought, this sequel is a letter to those still standing—to those still fighting.

Drawing from his own lived experiences with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief, White’s words cut deep and heal gently. Through stark honesty, lyrical grit, and unflinching empathy, he speaks directly to the darkness—acknowledging its presence, challenging its hold, and searching for moments of light in between.

As he reflects on friends lost to drug abuse and suicide, and on the haunting silence left behind, White offers not just pain, but perspective—proof that even amid suffering, poetry can be a lifeline. This collection is a continuation of the conversation, a deeper dive into healing, and a tribute to resilience.

Speaking to My Depression is not just a sequel. It’s a survival story, a candle held up in the dark, and an invitation to keep going—even when it hurts.