# Poem by my 14 yr old daughter Sarah

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/poem-by-my-14-yr-old-daughter-sarah/115>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [February 9, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/poem-by-my-14-yr-old-daughter-sarah/115 "2011-02-09T03:43:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Lisa\_B](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/lisa_b/32/122_2.png) [@Lisa\_B](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Lisa_B)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/poem-by-my-14-yr-old-daughter-sarah/115/1 "2011-02-09T03:43:59Z")

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**"Being a Teenager with Chiari"**

**Headaches are the worst!**

**And homework doesnt help.**

**theres so much chores that need to be done,**

**sometimes you wanna yell.**

**Theres so many choices,**

**that need to be made.**

**your struggling in school.**

**your getting bad grades.**

**Its like sometimes its easy,**

**but sometimes its difficult**

**your friends are always first to raise their hand,**

**but for you, its just not understandable.**

**Some days are better,**

**and some are just bad.**

**so your forced to just lay there,**

**and think about what you have.**

**the doctor teaches you most,**

**of the scientific terms.**

**But all it means to your friends is:**

**"man, that must hurt "**

**They say: " but you look so normal."**

**"i would have never guessed!"**

**"you dont look one bit sick"**

**"you always look your best!"**

**All that you can do,**

**is laugh it off and joke.**

**But on the inside your scared.**

**and your face is tear soaked.**

**you feel like your alone**

**and noone understands.**

**you feel like there is noone,**

**that will reach out a helping hand.**

**But there is someone out there.**

**they have Chiari too.**

**theres plenty of people your age,**

**whos struggling just like you.**

**Chiari's a hard diagnosis.**

**theres so much pain involved.**

**Pressure, headaches, and faigue.**

**and medicines youve never even heard of.**

**you try to live a normal life.**

**you have so many friends,**

**they try to support you in every way,**

**what would you do without them?**

**your families always there,**

**to support your every need.**

**and there always there to listen,**

**to help do a good deed.**

**Just remember when your bad days come,**

**that you are not alone.**

**God is just a prayer away.**

**and your friends a click of your phone.**

**Dont be afraid of Chiari**

**it only makes it worse,**

**Just take small steps every day.**

**even if it hurts.**

**Everyone has an outlet.**

**that makes them feel better in a way.**

**some sing(: , dance or write.**

**and some play sports everyday.**

**use that outlet in a positive way,**

**dont let Chiari make you a victim.**

**you need to be your own advocate,**

**look up your own research.**

**Dont be scared of the future.**

**and always ask questions.**

**whenever you think of something,**

**dont be scared to mention it!**

**Dont ever be afriad,**

**to talk to fellow Chiarians (:**

**their always open to answer questions.**

**so dont be scared to ask it.**

**you are strong and your a fighter.**

**dont ever say your weak.**

**dont you ever give up on yourself**

**always reach for that tall peak.**

**Sometimes you need to swim a little deeper,**

**love a little stronger**

**work a little harder**

**and laugh a little louder.**

**dont be afraid to live your life,**

**and do not be ashamed.**

**Chairi may be tough.**

**but be strong and wear the name!**

**By: Sarah Boschert**

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 **February 8, 2011** 

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Chiari Malformation Ribbon.

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**Author:** ![Lisa\_B](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/lisa_b/32/122_2.png) [@Lisa\_B](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Lisa_B)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/poem-by-my-14-yr-old-daughter-sarah/115/2 "2011-02-09T22:01:36Z")

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This is Lisas daughter Sarah. I wanted to thank you for liking my poem ! it means alot (:  
Abby said:

> I am amazed! Out of the mouths of babes! How beautiful! How powerful! How wonderful! She is Wonderful!

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**Author:** ![Alicia\_R](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/alicia_r/32/114_2.png) [@Alicia\_R](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Alicia_R)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/poem-by-my-14-yr-old-daughter-sarah/115/3 "2011-02-10T02:43:08Z")

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Wow that is awesome!!