Dyson Russell

Member since November 19, 2023

I was born in 1995 in a beautiful country town called Rockhampton in Queensland’s north, and lived on a farm until the age of three with my mum and my grandma. In 1998 my mum and I moved to Melbourne where I have lived ever since.

Growing up it was just my mum and I, she was a single mother and I was an only child; we struggled financially for most of my upbringing.

Towards the end of high school I decided I wanted to be a teacher; I was drawn to the power of education and the importance of pastoral care. Starting early, I became an English tutor, while also delivering pizzas as my first job.

Unfortunately, a few weeks prior to commencing Uni, my mum fell very ill. I was forced to withdraw and choose online study – which I commenced mid year. After much struggle, I found full time work, which I tried to balance with my study and being a full time carer, as my mum’s health continued to deteriorate.

In 2017 my mum passed away. In 2018 I completed by Bachelor of Arts majoring in English. Since then I have completed two Diplomas; one in Case Management and one in Youth Work.

During the challenging times of caring for my mum and battling to avoid homelessness, I found solace and comfort in writing. It became an important means of catharsis and self expression.

Now in 2023, I am completing my Masters of Counselling and have released my first poetry book entitled Marching with a Broken Shadow. I would describe the book as a labour of love, one that was crafted through dark times, but that manifested itself into something that aims to capture all that human life and experience has to offer… and with that, I think there shines a subtle optimism that is never truly out of sight.

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Dyson Russell

Poetry

Marching with a Broken Shadow

What stories would your soul tell, if only it had a voice…

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Dyson Russell

Marching with a Broken Shadow

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