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Mr & Mrs, 1955
The black and white photograph captures a brief moment of time and a gesture of love meant to be shared with only him, the one you married with vows of fidelity; through good times and bad. Did you believe the novel you held in your hand, with its happy ending love conquers all and its wise advice love can change a man. When did you know the fairy tale lied, because love never could defeat the man's mistress, Alcohol.

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Date: 3/8/2024 8:09:00 PM
Right on a very real problem. It is the legal drug that blights so many. And it runs in families, as well. Thank you for this message.
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Chetta Achara
Date: 3/9/2024 2:07:00 PM
Yes, alcoholism runs in families. I think it is due to both genetics and learned behavior.
Date: 3/8/2024 4:09:00 PM
oh, so sad. Alcohol is a cruel mistress and has destroyed many a relationship. I liked how your story unfolded as I was curious what would happen to the couple in the picture. They must've been somebody you knew. I liked the raw honesty of the last verse. Well done! Sara
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Date: 3/8/2024 6:30:00 PM
Yes. The photo us of my parents who divorced when I was 15. That is a long time to wait for a change that wasn't going to happen.
Date: 3/8/2024 8:58:00 AM
Sadly, many a love affair has been ruined by the bottle, and probably many more to follow.
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Date: 3/8/2024 10:11:00 AM
Too true

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