There are levels of understanding of how tragic addiction can be. Each level seems to be more painful and more personal. 1 year ago (November 16, 2021) I lost a close friend to an overdose. Then a few weeks later I almost lost another one (December 13, 2021). Both had been in a sustained season of recovery.
I do not remember when addiction was impersonal. As each new level emerges in my life, it layers. The danger for me is on many fronts. I am in recovery too. I cannot slip. Are these losses motivators to keep going or detractors that will lead to my demise?
What about those that did not choose to have to deal with addiction? I often wonder where they get their stamina from. Perhaps you are one of the latter. You are an innocent bystander.
For those in recovery or still in active use, keep making progress. This is not a perfect journey. This is a tough season for many. Keep working on your plan. Avoid the temptation of isolation. Recurrence cannot be on the options list. If it is number 1 or number 1000 on the list, it will eventually be the option you choose.
If your higher power doesn’t answer your call for help…ask mine. He always answers.
There is an army of us interested in your better days.
RIP K8 – 11/6/21
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