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Thad Jaymes Bradley is a passionate mental health & disabilities advocate dedicated to promoting inclusivity, suicide prevention, and disability awareness. As a child abuse survivor and certified peer specialist, Thad draws on lived experiences to inspire and empower others. In addition to their advocacy work, Thad is a creative writer who finds solace and expression in poetry, using it as a medium to process emotions and connect with others. Whether through their words, their work, or their voice, Thad is committed to building a world where everyone belongs and thrives.

  November 2024     16 days ago

Submitted Poems 85 total

Sick and Tired (Literally)- COVID 2025

It started with a hospital stay, just visiting, just care,
Then a test, a quick swab—“Negative,” they swear.
But the mail-in test whispered what I feared deep inside,
COVID had snuck in, hitching a ride.

A bottle of meds for the wrong damn...

by Thad Jaymes Bradley

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H.O.P.E. – Hang On, Pain Ends

I’ve stood at the edge, staring into the night,
Wondering if dawn would ever bring light.
The weight of the world pressed down on my chest,
Whispering lies that I’d never find rest.

But hope—four letters, small yet strong,
A quiet reminder to...

by Thad Jaymes Bradley

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added 26 days ago
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Shadows in Disguise

I called you “friend,” I had no doubt,
But now I see what you’re about.
A smile so wide, a laugh so bright,
Yet all you did was twist the night.

The lies you told, the games you played,
The trust you shattered, the debts unpaid.
You...

by Thad Jaymes Bradley

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The Struggle is Real

I tried to wake up on time today,
But my bed said, “Nope, you gotta stay.”
My alarm clock yelled, “Get up, you fool!”
I hit snooze twice—now I’m late to school.

I spilled my coffee on my shirt,
Then tripped outside and ate some dirt.
My dog...

by Thad Jaymes Bradley

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A Complicated Life

A simple breath, a heavy weight,
A heart that bends but will not break.
The past still lingers, raw and rough,
Yet somehow, I am strong enough.

Twists and turns, the tangled threads,
Memories haunt, but hope still spreads.
Love and loss,...

by Thad Jaymes Bradley

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added 1 month ago
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Thank You so much.

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Love it.

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Betrayal is hard. I love the poem

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I love it

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Love it!

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Nice

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I love it.

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Very nice

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I am sorry for the loss of your friend. It’s a really great poem.

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thank you so much!

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Nice!

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So true

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I really love reading poems from history

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I love this song poem. I have it on my door.

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Congratulations

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