Alcoholism and Drug Addiction......

Addiction is a monster, it lives inside and feeds off you, takes from you, controls you, and destroys you. It's a beast that tears you apart, rips out your soul, and laughs at your weakness. It is a stone wall that stands to keep you in and the rest out. It is a shadow that always lurks behind you, waiting to strike. Addiction lives in everyone's mind, sitting, staring, waiting....a prisoner in your body!

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I'm a recovering addict.....I'm 16 years sober now. But, it still haunts each and every day. I know and realize I can't just take that one drink, it's one right after the other until I can't feel anything, just numb. I'm writing this to help others who may be struggling in their lives with addiction.....you're not alone....you're never alone.

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MoonlightLullaby

I'm not only proud of you for continuing your battle, but sharing it with others. I know you've been judged for it and your mental health before, but it's important we don't allow those people to silence our voice.

Addiction lives in everyone's mind, sitting, staring, waiting....a prisoner in your body!

I believe this to be true although some would/will claim otherwise. Not necessarily with drugs or alcohol, but food, porn, over usage of the internet, constant validation... yada yada.

Wonderful post, sis💫✨💖

SW-User

@MoonlightLullaby Thank you for all you've said my dear sis.....I always try to convey a message to help others. It helps me in the process.....but, I mostly go ignored or attacked about some wording.....people twist things instead of thinking. But, I am ME. That's all I ever claim to be. 💜🤗🌼

MoonlightLullaby

@SW-User No thanks need it.💫
I think most people are here for jokes and the not so substantial things these days, unfortunately.🥀... doesn't make yours, mine, nor anyone's less valid.

people twist things instead of thinking.

Yep. I know how that is 'round here.😏....so much gets lost in translation and people prefer bias vs clarity.

SW-User

@MoonlightLullaby

So much gets lost in translation and people prefer bias/clarity.

This is one of the best comments I have yet to hear and I appreciate it being said. I know you have totally found it to be true and unjustly so. 🤗💜

MoonlightLullaby

@SW-User vs clarity 😉

SW-User

@MoonlightLullaby Shit.....BIAS vs CLARITY.....thank you for that correction....you know my mind sometimes...😉🤭