Living in the possibilities and pursuing purpose.
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.
You can lose yourself by asking, “What did I do wrong?” You will evaporate chasing addiction further into itself.
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.
Because with all a parent already knows, they know very little about their addicted child.
There comes a point we must decide to surrender- in that surrender we are handing the battle back to God. We accept our limitations and seek His infinite space.
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.
When the bad got worse and everyone departed, I stood firm. I’m not confident I was wanted, though. The more I stayed, the more despised I became. Eventually, I left you to do what you wanted to do.
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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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