My baby will be 21 in February. She loves me so much.It is with great delight to inform you that I do not care for this season at all.
While our winters are mild I still want to live in a place that avoids the crappy seasons. Winter being the king daddy of crappy.
*Changing gears*
My daughter is witnessing one of her best childhood friends go through the agony of drug abuse. She has intervened with his friends and family and they are scared for him and sending him to detox.
I'm afraid he isn't ready.
Some of my friends made it through. Some died horrible deaths. In the end it is up to them.
Sometimes the drug will put you out of your misery.
I am a musician and am well aware of the "Sex, Drugs & Rock-n-Roll" lifestyle. I never lived it. I just wanted to sing and play guitar.
Living at the tip of the spear folks will get you killed. I'll say a prayer for anyone you know who suffers with addictions of any sort. They truly live in hell and crawling out of that hole takes a village.
Peace be with you,
Bobby
Beautiful picture. I hope her friend makes it through the many battles to win this war. Yes! He has to choose and want it. Love, Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat great post Bobby! Today is the first anniversary of my little brother's suicide. He was an alcoholic and a drug addict. He had been through rehab a few times, but he never stayed for the full course of treatment..you are absolutley right in saying that in the end it is up to the addict whether they live or die. I am very sorry for the loss of your friends..the thing is that the addict is so involved in their own sickness that they do not, or cannot, realize the effect it has on every one around them, especially their family. It does take a village to help pull them out of the hell hole they live in, sometimes it's successful, sometimes it's not..There are other alcoholic/addicts in my family and I really don't want to see them go down the same path as my Dougie...as for me, I am embracing healthy living as never before. I want to live forever and be as healthy as I can be..I hope you and your family are finding peace...don't worry, the good weather will be coming in the next few months! I guarantee it!
ReplyDeleteYour baby is a beauty! No GArden of Eden...a relief. Job change? Interested to hear. MAy hop on board. Catch the Sting/Vince Gill special...may surprise your guitar lovin ears.
ReplyDeletelovel picture!!
ReplyDeleteI hope her friend makes it through. I have never had close contact to anyone who was an addict, at least not that I know, so I haven't had to suffer seeing someone go through it. But as you say, it's up to the addict and HIS willpower to fight it!
I agree, it takes a village. Hard, hard stuff to go through and see someone go through. Here's hoping he will fight his way out of it. She is so beautiful! I love her hair beads.
ReplyDeleteI've never experienced, nor have I known anyone who has experienced addiction, but I can imagine how hideous it must be. Why would anyone put themselves in that position? Hope he comes through clean and strong.
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Your comments are welcome and most wanted.
ReplyDeleteAmong artists and musicians drug abuse is notorious.
All of your stories resonate with me about loss and heartache with respect to addiction.
Happy New Year Everyone!
I know you intensely do not like this season. Have you considered 6 months in your world and six months downunder as a possible way to "manage" your desire? mmm desire is not the right word - need might be better. Your baby is maturing beautifully. I am so sad that she has to witness this sort of downslide / backslide with her dear friend. At the same time I am proud that she has the courage of her convictions to intervene.
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray that her fruiend will bite the bullet and learn the lesson and grow properly. I hope that this young person does not choose the darker path.
Iw as talking with Geni the other evening about why idealistic intelligent bright young ones are often the targets of these sort oft emptations, and often secumb.
Welcome back and Happy New Year!!