Poems Exploring the Issues of Domestic ViolenceGi Dhanoa has been writing poetry since she was 11 years old, scribbling poems at the back of her maths books in high school. As a child Gi was a very creative young lady, through her words. English Literature was her favourite subject, as it gave her the freedom of interpretation of text and dialogue. This would then allow her to develop her own style. This love continued throughout Gi's adult life and proved essential during the need for an expressive outlet, whilst experiencing volatile relationships. She endured both violent and mental abuse for many years silently. Gi takes the readers through a journey of her own experiences and creatively places herself in others' stories bringing a dynamic view of what domestic violence and mental abuse means to both men and women. "Let my words give you courage and hope. There is so much to gain from speaking up and sharing what you have been subjected to, in order to support others who may need your wisdom to set themselves free" G.D.