Happy endings are possible
Tragedy and death not the only outcome
Songs of blue skies not dark skies tell of so much more
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 of shame and sadness
when the meaning is in no doubt.
Years of detox and treatment
all for the others and others and others
gathered bits and bobs here and there
knowledge and lessons
connections and health
Is it easy? Not so much ~
shedding set habits and old 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 benefits of living differently dawn slowly
“Since we cannot change reality, let us
change the eyes which see reality.”
~ Nikos Kazantzakis
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