Living in the possibilities and pursuing purpose.
You can only be the David of your own life. Satan is going to come at you through their addiction, but he’s coming at you for you. Don’t be so immersed in your desire to save your child that you forget yourself.
I suppose your heart is a bit hardened to the possibilities as you accept their choices and the outcomes of chronic substance use- jail, treatment, or death.
As families fall silent through the loss that hits over and over, be patient. Allow them to process and mourn. Death isn’t the only sting in this journey; it’s only the final one. The day-to-day emptiness is heavy.
There’s been little conversation about the dilemma of grief in passing and grieving the living. Those hurting through loss need time for healing. They deserve the space and to allow the flow of emotion. I keep my turbulence to myself.
He knows when we look in the mirror and examine our sin and setbacks, we have no space for the offenses of others. Self-reflection will always soften the sharp edges of bitterness, anger, revenge, and control.
Jesus lived his life for one purpose- the tremendous tragedy of the cross and rising to come. He was our Savior. How do you convey this fact without explaining our sin? I dare you to try.
Because with all a parent already knows, they know very little about their addicted child.
That is the gift we receive, no matter the reconstruction of life; we are never alone in it.
Watching and living in addiction has been one of the most significant challenges of my life. It encouraged my impossible obsession -to save someone against their will and try to control something I could never control.
Darkness only needs one small space to start. Left unchecked, it grows until all you see is a vast emptiness.
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I'm someone who has always had a deep passion for literature and writing. From a young age, I've been captivated by the power of words and the way they can transport us to different worlds, open our minds to new ideas, and connect us with people and experiences that are distant from our own. Whether it's immersing myself in a classic novel, jotting down my thoughts in a journal, or crafting my own creative stories, writing and literature have always been an essential part of my life. I'm excited to continue exploring this rich and rewarding field, and to share my thoughts and insights with others who share my love for all things literary.
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