Re-post - Flying Free

Happy endings are possible
Tragedy and death is not the only outcome
There are songs of blue skies not dark skies.

Back to school
Off to work
Raise a family
Learn a trade or profession
Expand education
Participate in and support community

At the beginning
the word ‘addiction’ sinks like a stone 
into a heart broken, beaten or bruised
in great waves shame and sadness
when the meaning is in no doubt.

Years of detox and treatment
all for the others and the others and the others
at least has gathered bits here and there
knowledge
connections
health

Is it easy? Not so much ~
shedding habits and friends
like skin that has clung too long
finding new habits and new friends
feeling lost and alone
clarity of thought a frightening stranger.

Can it be done?
Sure thing - change occurs
at different paces over time.
with commitment
with intention
full consequences of living differently dawns slowly

“Since we cannot change reality, let us

change the eyes which see reality.”

~ Nikos Kazantzakis