I had an alcohol & cocaine addiction for 21 years.
I almost lost everything. My job, my home, my wife, my life.
I'd attempted suicide twice as I thought there was no way out.
I'd attended AA, NA & CA for 4 years. But I was still constantly relapsing, every relapse worse than the last.
Then I came across AVRT (Addictive Voice Recognition Technique).
This changed my whole perspective around.
I no longer saw my addiction as a disease, but an opponent.
I could gain control over my addiction.
I wasn't powerless.
I am now 2 years alcohol & drug free.
I don't fear whenever IT asks, which is very rare now.
I can go where ever I like, with whoever I like, whenever I like. As I no longer live in fear.
Every aspect of my life has improved. My wife & I are closer than ever, I've had 2 promotions & wage rises since beating my addiction. I am trustworthy, reliable, happy, motivated, very active, loving, caring, strong.
I love early mornings, listening to the birds, feeling the sun on my skin.
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Thank you for sharing this very personal and beautifully written poem. My heart goes out to you as you cope with this "new normal." I hope you keep writing and sharing.
Best wishes,
Virginia
The amount of tears that left my eyes reading this poem should be a crime. My mother was an amazing woman in my memory until she cheated on my father. Then when they divorced all she could do to cope was drink. I know how it feels to love someone so much but also fear them with everything in you. I used to pretend to be asleep so that she wouldn't come into my room. I started writing poems when I got out of that abusive home to cope. I couldn't process my feelings on my own. Sometimes I forget that other people out there just understand. Not just say "I'm sorry that sounds so bad". Which I am thankful for but still feel alone and crazy after telling them. I encourage you to continue to write poetry and to continue processing these emotions to break the cycle. No matter what we can live to be better than where we came from. Also Jesus loves you <3
I'm so delighted you chose to promote this poem, as through this I discovered the rest of your poems published by Family Friends. A wonderful discovery - keep writing. Best wishes, Ann.
I love this poem so much, I showed it or my entire family, in fact, when I read it to my class, the whole audience erupted into laughter and cahoots and chortles! Truly the best poem I've ever had the pleasure of reading and speaking! Wonderful salutations, and a good day wonderful writer!
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This is a wonderful poem, thank you for sharing it. It reminds me of my childhood spent with my grandad and brought back some really lovely memories
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It's incredibly difficult when someone who is supposed to protect and care for you instead causes such personal pain. The way they can seem unbothered by the impact they've had on your life is something that only a few can truly understand. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I'm grateful for your openness.
I really relate to this poem, not because of my father but because of my stepmom. I always wondered how she could live with herself after how she ruined my childhood. Thank you for sharing this it was really good!
Oh to have someone write a beautiful poem like that for me. It's lovely, truly lovely. Very best wishes, Ann.
Oh how I feel for you. I lost my husband over a year ago and I'm still struggling. Keep writing - I found that helped. Very best wishes, Ann.
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