Gutter Sludge: Poems from Your Scary Ex

Abuse by one's biological family is a type of horror that is often overlooked. There are not many resources available for survivors. This book is proof that someone else has been there and lived to talk about it. Gutter Sludge: Poems from Your Scary Ex is a short collection of dark free-verse poetry on such themes as homicide, missing-persons cases, guilt, abuse, blame, estrangement, dead family pets, classic cinema, violence in the media, anger, sex, and mental health. These poems are based on real-life events. The poet probes the most concerning aspects of modern society, dismantling the comforting and idyllic in favor of the truth. By turning the reader's mind to the hidden aspects of abuse, the poet hopes that it will cause the reader to reflect on their own actions, and where they might improve, in order to secure a peaceful and safe world for the future.