Dry

Sweet Crim......this has brought tears to me. Your writing to relates and share cause you hurt. Nothing to be ashamed of. Tears and needing are not a weakness. They are a strength that we don't always know we have. I say a strength cause you admit your need. Not many can admit the help they need. We all seek comfort in our own ways, yours is writing and reaching out to others. When you share your pain and need others relate and look into the same soul mirror that you do. Take honor and pride that you touch and reach others thru your painful walk and struggles in life. Cause it gives others courage to find what they search for as you are doing. I be to you in admiration. Tears I cry with you and prayers I lift for you. You're doing great. One day leads to another. Sending luv, hugs and prayers your way. :)

I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!! xo :)

Thank you lovely Flower you're right each journey starts with the first step someone once said.. I take heart with people like you around me.. thank you for the love it's deeply felt :) with love and respect Brenda

YOu as I have said before are my written spiritual hero!

Keep writing Crim keep purging YOU are a soldier YOU have all the power to fight through all things... I send you My Love
all my love to you Crim!

XOXO
Fire

thank you beautiful Fire you are a fantastic writer and person you've touched my heart with your love.. I will remember I'm a soldier when I'm feeling weak.. with love and respect Crim :)

You are under a blanket of support. We will love you regardless. If you need a punching bag to vent on to release anger, by all means release the venom that is poisoning you on me, I will take it with open arms. Freely do it as my heart will never change. Mad respect for you lady Crim.

thank you kind Soul for your support.. right now I'm just feeling bare.. thank you for the offer to vent if I need to :) with love and respect Crim

This is deeply felt Crim. You have so much courage.
Thank you very much for sharing.  I wish you luck. ;)

thank you beautiful Tommie for the kindness you shown me :) with love and respect Crim

I completely relate to this! In so many ways! Its like you just read a part of my own story out loud! Jft crim! Keep breathing, keep sharing n keep writing! Xxx

thank you lovely lady for relating and for the encouragement :) with love and respect Crim

True write Crim - pretty sure DUs our therapy and cross addiction -
If it helps Crim hold onto this - the strength it takes to feed an addiction makes you stronger than any who've not worn your heels and when free of it that strength remains...
Love and respect back at ya:)

thank you Whale writing about it does help I've had my up and downs with this battle for awhile now but feel ready to have another go at it :) with love and respect Crim

I really like your final stanza, the way you phrased it. life is tough, just like writing.

no writer ever said it was easy...

thank John you're right life is tough and I need to deal with it.. with love and respect Crim :)

I salute your courage and conviction knowing how hard it us to fight addiction.  

Addiction of any kind is sinister and unfeeling. Those who feel always pay the most.
Keep writing and rid your soul of toxins through verse.  We will listen and be grateful for your words.
xx
Poet

thank you Poet for the listening ear I just hope I don't let myself and others down.. with love and respect Brenda

Bared to the bones spilling
No doubt about it...you as always
powerfully expressed yourself

thank you Poe I always love your visits :) with love and respect Crim

"We acquire the strength we have overcome."  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I applaud you my strong talented friend...it takes courage to fight a battle, within and without, and even more so-- to share the struggle with others.  You have a web of supporters to help and offer words of encouragement!  I count myself in that group!  You can overcome!  with love and respect..domore

thank you lovely lady I just wished I believed in myself as much as you do.. I know it will get easier in time thank you for the love and encouragement :) with love and respect Crim

The journaling is great, we all can relate and hope for your triumph. The sweating image made me think of the Indians and how they use the sweat tent method for removing toxins from the body. You have amazing inner strength. You'll conquer many things throughout your life. Powerful inking*

thank you beautiful Angel you always make me smile with the comments you leave :) with love and respect Crim

Lovely Crim, here's sending you strength, encouragement and a firm comforting hug.
You will succeed. I have felt, and continue to feel, your strong will and conviction.
Iron sharpens iron, strength increases strength.
You are capable.

thank you VP for the warm hug and encouragement.. I'm feeling better today :) with love and respect Crim

Perfect pour crimsin...keep em coming bartender :) (hope and love)

thank you Hash for putting a smile on my face :) with love and respect Crim

This is courage, strength and wet tears from your soul, falling upon paper. I love when you put your emotions into words, Crim. You have no idea how many people you might have help reading your poem. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit...Xoxo
Poetic Love~

thank you beautiful Rain for the love and encouragement :) with love and respect Crim

Wow my friend wht truth this is staring right back at u in ways difficult to deal with in a state unfamiliar trying to find tht void tht leads to a place familiar, trying to cope with self as the pain burns underneath ur skin as ur demons calls out from beyound

thank you for understanding this ink AD yes I need to learn to travel the unfamiliar terrain now.. we'll see :) with love and respect Crim

History slams us with guilt and taunts with whispers of past failure...yet one time is all it takes to unfetter from the demons and weights.

I've so appreciated and admired your genuine sharing through your words.

Hugs my friend

thank you Ken hugs you back :) with love and respect Crim

I could not have said it better.
This is what happened recently, but I'm young, starting with exams tomorrow. Sobering up. Sigh

Benzo's are nothing to scoff at, almost fuched up everything for me.

It brought about tears. Thank you.

you touched my heart that this moved you so much thank you with love Crim :)