For me,
Falling asleep is brave.

My dreams
Are no longer an escape.
Sleep should be
A way to relax.
Despite this
I'm terrified of it.

Sleep is a time
For the mind
To process memories.

My memories
Are littered
With traumatic things.

When I fall asleep,
My subconscious takes over.

During the day,
I try to deny bad memories;
They appear in my dreams.

Sleep is supposed to be safe.
I want my bed to feel safe again.

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