This is what grief feels like

Grief can jolt you unexpectedly. It’s in the quiver of words left unspoken; words you play and replay in your head.

Here I share my thoughts on grief in its many forms. I explore my recent lived experiences with death, loss, heartbreak, mental illness, and neurodivergence.

ThoughtsSarah Rose-CherryMarch 2, 2025Grief, Love, Mental health

Once, I Was Lily

‘Once, I Was Lily’ is a short story about a young girl battling for control of her own mind. It was published by Deakin University as part of The Other Side digital anthology, B3-4 Publishing, May 2021.

Short story, Anthology, JournalSarah Rose-CherryJuly 4, 2021Mental health, Queerness, Relationships, Trauma

she is

‘she is’ is a free verse poem about girlhood, growing up, and dealing with childhood trauma. It was featured in Baby Teeth Journal, a Wollongong-based digital arts journal, July 2019.