An Addict

 Yesterday was an important day for me...a day that marked freedom for someone that I love a lot in their journey of addiction.  Have you ever loved an addict?  I have loved two that were very important to me.  My first experience with it was as a child and the addiction destroyed the love of a child for a father.  It took his attention, his money and made him a mean selfish person...so.  

Then I loved someone else close and walked with them for years and they finally found their way out and each day I am grateful, but the day that marks it is especially important to me.  And for all those who have lost loved ones to addictions, I grieve with you for I know that pain up close and personal also.  

Peace is wished for all those still battling and those on the sidelines waiting and watching.