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Obsidian Blackbird.'s avatar

Thanks for writing that. I have been a Chemical Dependency Counsellor since 2001.

I like to think I have saved about 200+ lives and educated and set an example to about 1000. But I mostly think about the friends I lost before I took on that role. 1 drug deal gone bad murder, 2 drugs and drink driving ( one of them my brother ) 3 Suicide. 2 Insanity.

My take away after 23 years in this game is that you CAN ALWAYS save yourself. You CAN save SOME who will listen and are ready to change. And Some just want to die and you have to let them so you can get to the others. :(

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molly's avatar

This is such a beautiful testament to your friend, even when it exposes the difficulty and the pain you retain his dignity fully. we can only hope to find people in the storm who anchor us, and who will let us anchor them❤️

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thank you Molly. I was really hoping the love we have for each other would come through.

We put someone on a pedestal and often forget they’re just another person going through it.

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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

i feel honored to be able to read this. such a raw and real description of what addiction is like.

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Mallory Nicole's avatar

Beautiful and devastating read. It’s unfortunately a little too relateable. Thank you for sharing! I love finding pieces i can relate to my own life and experiences. It makes me feel less alone. :)

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Author Michele Bardsley's avatar

My heart hurts. Much love to you.

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Lisa Marie Herb🌿's avatar

Reminds me of similar past situations of mine.. Beautifully written!

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Dr. David Thor's avatar

“All death is suicide.” —Abraham Hicks

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Alison Walker's avatar

Beautiful.

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Hung on every word per usual. Devastating and real and still goddamn fun

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

If life insists on devastating me the goddamnit I insist on there at least being a White Claw or three, fuuuuuck that.

Thanks for coming to my TedTalk

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Logan the Lobotomizer's avatar

Sad story. Good job.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

💔

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Philippa Mayall's avatar

Great writing. Great story. Can’t wait til I’m able to pay for a subscription. Til then I’ll enjoy what I can.

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Annexes's avatar

"How is this happening, again?"

That's just it, isn't it. Even the best of 'em.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

even the mf’ing best but maybe especially the mf’ing best

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Annexes's avatar

Oh lol, as per your title. Glad we agree (/you subliminally inspired me)

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C.M. Carrigy's avatar

Well, that was a little too much behind the curtain for me. haha

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

you connected the dots

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Thank you for reading Jeff

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