From the first time I used, I loved it! I felt pretty and confident. Finally, my skin fit!
Trouble was, I needed MORE to keep that feeling.
In the end, UGLY was all that was left of me.
Addiction, it can happen to you.
Addictions says…
Addiction, it can happen to you!
Lee
I lost my wife to addiction. My children (16 and 9) lost their mother to addiction. I tried for years to convince her to stop, but I knew that she wouldn’t stop until she hit bottom. I tried the home version of ‘intervention’, pleading, screaming, begging, crying and none of it worked. Ultimately, I was forced to leave her and take the kids with me in order to protect us from he deepening addiction. Unfortunately, she lost her life because of a stupid mistake years ago that put her on that path. This poem really struck a chord in me, and while I am hesitant to share it with my oldest child who knew what his mother was doing (he caught her on multiple occasions) for fear that it would dredge up many negative feelings and poor memories of his mother (we try to focus on the good memories of their mother now), I wanted to say that I appreciate what you wrote and shared. Because I know it is true, I’ve seen it first hand.
Lorelie
Lee I am so sorry you lost your wife and your children lost their mother. Keeping secrets only enables addiction, however our children don’t need all the gory details either. Good memories are so comforting. Addiction is genetic, it’s an important conversation to have. Big hug to you and yours.
Lisa Neumann
Lorelie, Thank you for sharing this. You know, some days I still don’t feel so pretty, but it’s not because of addiction. And that my friend is the BIGGEST gift in the world. Now I just need to continue to work on my insides. But this, I expect, is a lifetime job. xox
Lorelie
I expect so too Lisa Neumann. Isn’t it great! How exciting! We get to find out new things about ourselves everyday!
I love that about recovery. Shame no longer rules the day. There are days I don’t feel so pretty either, but they are few and far between! 🙂
Connie M. Bisching
I’m a recovering alcoholic whose son and his wife are suffering from an addiction I know nothing about.
Your words are helpful on my heavy, hurting heart.
Stay straight, keep your strength, and God bless.
Lorelie
Hugs to your heavy, hurting heart Connie. Keep the faith! Prayers to you and yours!
Lisa Neumann
Just read your comment and wanted to send some love your way. My kids are 14 and 11. I don’t know what the future brings for them, but for me, it’s sobriety (a day at a time). And hopefully some good parenting. With 10 years sober I am still learning I have a lot to learn. My blessings, Lisa
iamafighter.com
Indeed, addiction can happen to ANYBODY. Thanks for sharing. <3