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MVP poem episode — under 5 minutes. Poem (2021) → very short reflection. Minimal edit; offered live and with care. TL;DR: Poem | Reflection. Crisis supports & ShelterSafe link in notes. (Ko-fi link up top.)

This episode is literally a poem I wrote in 2021. It’s short — under three minutes — and then I say a few things about what I hear in the poem now: someone trying to figure things out, sometimes getting it wrong, sometimes figuring it out a bit better. No analysis, just a poem and a human voice you can fold into your pocket.

What to expect
• 0:00–~4:30 — the poem (read).
• ~4:30–~5:00 — a tiny post-script: what I notice now and why I’m sharing it.

Trigger note: this episode includes mentions of my personal experience in an abusive relationship. If anything here raises alarm bells for you, please pause and reach out for help — you don’t have to do this alone.

If you need local help in Canada (or Toronto): call 9-1-1 in an emergency. For shelter/find-help tools and local services, ShelterSafe helps you find shelters and supports across Canada. ShelterSafe
Assaulted Women’s Helpline (Ontario) offers 24/7 confidential support: GTA 416-863-0511 or toll-free 1-866-863-0511. https://www.awhl.org
Victim Services Toronto can help with immediate crisis response and referrals. victimservicestoronto.com

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— Dani Eve