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Alcohol
Old-Fashioned
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Old-Fashioned
You only say
I love you
When you’re under the influence
that hurts.
Written by
moony_
Published
3rd Feb 2024
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Re. Old-Fashioned
Her
4th Feb 2024 11:14am
Relatable…
My father has been sober since 1986 and still has trouble saying it.
Sometimes it’s not the drink that prevents them, it allows them.
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Re: Re. Old-Fashioned
moony_
5th Feb 2024 3:05pm
Wow. I never thought of it that way. Thank you 🩷
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Re. Old-Fashioned
Honoria
5th Feb 2024 5:40am
Dear M,
This write is as poignant as it painful. I echo Her’s insight regarding the notion of “Sometimes it’s not the drink that prevents them, it allows them.”
This piece has such a depth to it I had to catch my breath. H🌷
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Re: Re. Old-Fashioned
moony_
5th Feb 2024 3:05pm
Thank you 😌
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