What a journey Emrys dear... are you still an introvert till date? Sometimes non availability of our parents affects our personality but I wouldn't blame your parents because they were hustling to make ends meet, however for any parent who can find balance, the need to always be available for our growing up kids cannot be overstated
Imagine telling another person an answer to rise and say while you seat down? Your own introvert is really big oo
Glad you found how to express yourself through writing poems. May the soul of your grandmother continue to rest in peace
You indeed found an answer to your trauma and embraced it. Writing is therapeutic and will continue to be