Seen But Not Heard

What happens to the words a child is too afraid to say?

In Seen But Not Heard, T. Ruth Hunter gives those words a place on the page. Drawing on lived experience, this deeply personal poetry collection explores childhood abuse, silence, loneliness and the memories that follow a person into adult life.
Beginning with "A Child with No Voice", the poems speak plainly about fear, the longing to be heard and the difficulty of carrying pain that others cannot see. A lost teddy bear becomes a remembered companion; other poems confront self-blame, despair and the search for understanding.
Alongside these darker pieces are moments of affection, faith, humour and quiet reflection on the natural world. Together, they reveal a life with room for tenderness as well as hurt, and a voice finding expression through poetry.
For readers drawn to honest, accessible poems about childhood, memory and survival, Seen But Not Heard offers an intimate collection about the need to be heard and the comfort that can be found in words.

Contains themes of childhood abuse, emotional distress, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Intended for adult readers.