Quiet the Chaos, Honor Your Story
People lose themselves to addiction, and in the process, it can bring out the worst in them. It escalates the darkest parts of their being. In its wake, it leaves families broken, children abandoned, and an abyss of emotions and feelings that seem to have no end. The weight of this issue is heavy, and we need each other's support to bear it.
Is it time to see the next goal, hope, and dream and believe it can be achieved? If it comes from God, I will tell the world no.
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." ~Matthew 11:29 God gave me …
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We breathe through the madness. We search high and low. We call every number, text every stranger, message every contact. We send unread notes to our loved ones and pour love and hope into the silence.
The narrative reflects on the profound influence Barry Hayes had on my life. Meeting him during a transition in Florida, I found friendship, spiritual guidance, and unwavering support. Despite the physical distance that followed, Barry's lessons in faith and love continued to resonate deeply. His legacy remains cherished and impactful.
The author reflects on the pain of having a loved one lost to addiction, contrasting feelings of disappointment with compassion. Despite the struggle of setting boundaries, love endures. The message emphasizes hope for recovery and the enduring bond between parent and child, regardless of the challenges posed by addiction.
"OK, Lord, here I am. Now, where am I?" Continue the journey through a mother's experience with a loved ones addiction. Once you surrender and let go of what you don't know and can't control, you feel lost. Faith will light neon signs to help you see, you need only ask.
Today is October 12. Ten months ago, my daughter stopped all contact. I've been lost since.
Considering addiction steals and destroys someone lost in the cycle, we forget how the tentacles of destruction reach family and friends. Evil is never satisfied with one. It thirsts for the souls of many. To those attached to addiction, consider this a reminder that you are not alone.
Daily writing promptWhat TV shows did you watch as a kid?View all responses Happy Days is the first show that comes to mind from my childhood. There was Leave it to Beaver and Andy Griffith. Both came with life lessons taught in very different ways between Opie and Eddie Haskell. With my little black and …
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