About Toni Rose

The Poet Who Became A Clinician

Grandmother (Mima), Mother, Daughter, Sister, Lover Poet, Author, and Mental Health Clinician from Boston.  I am a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Mental and emotional abuse diminished my self-esteem, but it never broke me.  I identify myself as visible invisible, humble in not needing to be seen, but wanting to be heard. 

Poetry has been instrumental in my personal growth and healing.  My poetry has a strong emphasis on my life struggles. I paint a picture with words that can be heart-wrenching truths.  

I want to erase the taboo and stigma that goes with discussing trauma and mental health. I have been sharing my poetry for more than 10 years, starting at the Lizard Lounge, in Massachusetts, where I spoke out against the transgressions of sexual abuse and domestic violence as well as shed light on mental health - anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.  

As a believer that there is healing through art, I have empowered others to find their voice using poetry and writing. I have been working on a four part book series that navigates the world in the areas of mental health, love, family and healing as a survivor. 

Depression is a common and debilitating illness impacting more than 1 in 20 Americans age 12 and over, and more than 1 in 7 poor Americans. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. 

The services and events from the Blue Rose can help with depression, suicide, grief and trauma. Such a movement, and using art to aid the healing process, takes financial support so it can be accessible to everyone. Donate what you can to keep our necessary work going.