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Charlie Lehardy's avatar

So poignant, Anna. It's heartbreaking to wonder what could have been, and to have been so helpless to prevent the tragic end to a life that we cherished. I know that grief, too. May God continue to comfort you.

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Iryna's avatar

Your poem beautifully captures the ache and loss of addiction.

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Timothy's avatar

I have lost numerous friends, and clients, to the wasting disease of addictions. Your poem, although filled with sadness at what might have been, also rejoices in what was.

It also helps fight against the tendency we have to forget that people living with a substance use disorder are just that, people, with histories and loves. Thank you.

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Tohru Inoue's avatar

Powerful

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

I’m so very sorry for your loss. And so very sorry for what addiction takes from all of us. I lost my first hubby to it as well. Your poem really touched me, and I appreciate you posting it.

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