"If you have ever spent any time in the world of an addict, it is never shocking that they have died. It’s more shocking if they recover. The odds are low. Staggeringly low."
This is so accurate it hurts. This piece was powerful for anyone who has walked alongside an addict, especially all the way to the end of their road. It's a shitty road to be on.
I need both hands to count the people in my life who I loved in one way or another, addicts who are either dead or just MIA. None of them villains, all of them just tied by chains, and me - us - holding the other end of those chains, and it's exhausting and terrifying. Thanks for the Words Katy, well done.
Your words gave a voice to my greatest fear. I walked away from him almost year and a half ago but I’m still entangled in his web. He continues to battle his demons and I hold my breath.
Such a good post! It makes me think of the addict I loved, who died decades ago. He was the love of my life who couldn't be. His addiction killed him after we had been apart for a while. His father—also an addict—called to tell me Jim was dead. He said, “he loved you so much.” He was crying.
"If you have ever spent any time in the world of an addict, it is never shocking that they have died. It’s more shocking if they recover. The odds are low. Staggeringly low."
This is so accurate it hurts. This piece was powerful for anyone who has walked alongside an addict, especially all the way to the end of their road. It's a shitty road to be on.
Sending you love. x
I need both hands to count the people in my life who I loved in one way or another, addicts who are either dead or just MIA. None of them villains, all of them just tied by chains, and me - us - holding the other end of those chains, and it's exhausting and terrifying. Thanks for the Words Katy, well done.
Thank you. x
Your words gave a voice to my greatest fear. I walked away from him almost year and a half ago but I’m still entangled in his web. He continues to battle his demons and I hold my breath.
Sending you love and strength for whatever you have to face. xx
Well said, well said. Addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful. Thank you so much for your honesty and insight.
It very much is. You're welcome. x
Such a good post! It makes me think of the addict I loved, who died decades ago. He was the love of my life who couldn't be. His addiction killed him after we had been apart for a while. His father—also an addict—called to tell me Jim was dead. He said, “he loved you so much.” He was crying.
It is brutal what addiction does. Sending you love. Even though it’s in the past, it can feel like it isn’t on some days x
Brilliant.
Thank you. x
Incredibly powerful and illuminating. Thank you for writing this.
You are so welcome. x
Wonderful writing, Katy. Wise and sad and real.
Thank you. x