A New Leaf

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  • Speed of Light

    Written By, Andrew G. (Ace) BPM: 100 intro/ 104 onwardChords: F#, D, A, E Verse:My systems been brokeBurning up in smokeI’m begging for hope, for hopeI’m waiting to be foundCasting shadows on the groundTo the lasers and the sounds Pre Chorus:I lost my trajectoryBut I found my gravityI’m taking off to the galaxyFeel my velocity…

    Speed of Light
  • It Doobie Like That

    Written by, Roe G. Hi guys, my name is Roe and I’m in recovery. Here is the story of my CHS experience. “I was diagnosed with CHS two days ago” “When did you last smoke?” “Um, yesterday… it was for the anxiety and the nausea” “Are you confused as to what the problem is?”I felt…

    It Doobie Like That
  • Finding the Courage

    Written by, Katherine T. I want to start by talking about where I came from, because I think so much of my struggle with open-mindedness and honesty started in my childhood. Growing up, I was taught to believe exactly what my family believed. There wasn’t room for questioning, for doubt, or for my own voice.…

    Finding the Courage
  • Hunger in Chains

    Written by, John C. I wake up to the gnaw, the claw, the whisper—a voice that slithers in my veins,coiling around my ribs like a python with patience.It doesn’t scream; it seduces,doesn’t demand; it devours. I tell myself, not today.Today I will walk past the firewithout dipping my hands into the flames.Today I will not…

    Hunger in Chains
  • The Twelve Steps of MA

    Written By, Anonymous The Twelve Steps of MA(Sung in the style of “The 12 Days of Christmas”) For the 1st step of MA my sponsor sent to me…the powerless version of me For the 2nd step of MA my sponsor sent to me… two brand new slogans, and the powerless version of me. For the…

    The Twelve Steps of MA
  • Transformation

    Written By, Daniele S. My heart is beating forcefullyMy armpits are dampMy hands are twisting in my lapMy lips are tremblingMy nose is cloggedTears keep seeping from my eyes What am I doing here in this place,Sitting around an oval table with strangersListening to them talk?I’m mute. I’m frozen. I’m processing an influx of emotionFear.…

    Transformation