Literary Works by Rosie Morris 

Behind the snakes and the ancient myth lies a story about victimhood, shame, judgement and the uncomfortable truth about who society chooses to believe. We expect victims to be innocent, beautiful and easy to sympathise with. But what happens when the victim is angry, complicated, messy or difficult to understand? Perhaps the perfect victim doesn't exist. Perhaps we need to look beyond the snakes.

What if you could make a deal with someone you love—to trade places, just for a moment, so they could finally understand what you’ve been through? Inspired by Kate Bush’s haunting *Running Up That Hill*, this deeply personal reflection explores the longing to be understood, the weight of unspoken pain, and what happens when we realise that healing cannot depend on someone else finally seeing our truth.

Behind Closed Doors is a raw and deeply personal memoir of abuse, survival, and breaking the silence. It explores the hidden realities behind closed doors, the lasting impact of trauma, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice. But this is more than a story of what was endured—it is a story of resilience, healing, and finding the strength to begin again.

I write because some stories are too important to remain hidden. Writing has become a way of making sense of the past, finding meaning in what was once difficult to understand, and giving a voice to experiences that were silenced for too long. Through words, I hope to connect with others, offer understanding, and remind anyone who has struggled that their story matters — and that healing can begin when we finally dare to tell it.