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Eight years since I picked up a drink, rock bottom hit me as hard as a wall- I’ve had ninety-six months to reflect and think, but before you run you have to learn how to crawl. There’s no cure for addiction, I had an allure for affliction- Healing comes in time when you surrender the prescription. Without the desire to swallow a pill, without the craving of feeling desperate, I’ve realized the only space I needed to fill, was the hole where I was inconsiderate. Eight years since I carried selfish greed, not thinking about my daughter in her youth- I wasn’t there for her every little need, I regret that everyday… ...honest to God truth. Letting go of my fears filled my soul with crimson tears- Pleading for atonement brought my faith back in each moment. There’s no cure for a hard habit to break, just a choice to stay in remission- So many hard steps I have had to take, and taken many a walk into submission. My fears washed away- the night has given me day. Healing comes in time when you understand it’s only God’s way. Through faith and prayer I’ve learned to care about myself and the ones whom I hurt badly- Life isn’t whole with an addicted soul, and the depth of honesty I’ve learned…sadly. Eight years since I left my old life, time flies, yet yesterday seems so near- Now I focus on being a good mother and wife, and bestow my serenity to... ...those I hold dear. Eight years ago today was the beginning of my wonderful life. I suffered from addiction for many years and fought hard and overcame so many obstacles. Sure, I have regrets but more joy to fill the hole I used to have in my heart. I was 29 when I got sober and I am grateful I was so young. Now I have the rest of my life to live healthy, moderately and happily... May God bless the afflicted... March 7, 2017
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