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. :(
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❤️
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. :)
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. :(
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❤️
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.
i feel honored to be able to read this. such a raw and real description of what addiction is like.
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. :)
My heart hurts. Much love to you.
Reminds me of similar past situations of mine.. Beautifully written!
“All death is suicide.” —Abraham Hicks
Beautiful.
Hung on every word per usual. Devastating and real and still goddamn fun
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
Sad story. Good job.
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Great writing. Great story. Can’t wait til I’m able to pay for a subscription. Til then I’ll enjoy what I can.
"How is this happening, again?"
That's just it, isn't it. Even the best of 'em.
even the mf’ing best but maybe especially the mf’ing best
Oh lol, as per your title. Glad we agree (/you subliminally inspired me)
Well, that was a little too much behind the curtain for me. haha
you connected the dots
Thank you for reading Jeff