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This Alcoholic
Splintered past
erratic
unquiet mind
frantic
frenzied actions
chaotic
Unsettling journey
tempestuous
perceived control
tumultuous
unpredictable behaviour
contentious
Progressive disease
descending
daily withdraw
agonising
guilt and shame
traumatising
Mental decline
exasperated
spiritual condition
deteriorated
physical ailments
accelerated
Lonely disconnection
excruciating
troubled thoughts
harrowing
incurring losses
devastating
The life of an alcoholic, heart wrenching
erratic
unquiet mind
frantic
frenzied actions
chaotic
Unsettling journey
tempestuous
perceived control
tumultuous
unpredictable behaviour
contentious
Progressive disease
descending
daily withdraw
agonising
guilt and shame
traumatising
Mental decline
exasperated
spiritual condition
deteriorated
physical ailments
accelerated
Lonely disconnection
excruciating
troubled thoughts
harrowing
incurring losses
devastating
The life of an alcoholic, heart wrenching
Published 15th Feb 2024
Author's Note
Reflective piece. Today 29 days free of alcohol.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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15th Feb 2024 2:43pm
Hello Mel,
That's great that your practically a month alcohol free. Keep strong. Your poem was really well written and so real.Great flow!
That's great that your practically a month alcohol free. Keep strong. Your poem was really well written and so real.Great flow!
19th Feb 2024 3:43am
Thank you Keith🙏 I appreciate your encouragement. Glad the flow worked. I wasn’t sure. Keep well and bless❤️
15th Feb 2024 2:52pm
19th Feb 2024 3:46am
Thank you Bat for the read and response. It’s been a bit since feeling motivated to write. I’m glad you appreciated. Take care❤️
15th Feb 2024 11:38pm
This is very well expressed, Mel. It flows in both composition and message. Congratulations on your sobriety! Sending you much love and strength. xo
19th Feb 2024 3:49am
Dear Ahavati, thank you so very much🙏 You know I always appreciate your feedback. I truly appreciate your ongoing support. Much love and bless❤️
16th Feb 2024 00:06am
19th Feb 2024 3:51am
Thank you so much Josh🙏 Yes, yes it is an achievement one day at a time. I truly appreciate your support.Bless.❤️
Anonymous
18th Feb 2024 4:32pm
29 days (and counting) is amazing! Some hard truths locked into this piece.
19th Feb 2024 3:54am
Dear Confluence. Definitely some hard truths! Thank you for your feedback and encouragement. ❤️ Bless🙏
19th Feb 2024 00:25am
Dear M,
Not really sure how to respond to this because it’s so raw and honest. The write is so relatable and excellent. Wishing you all good things.
H🌷
Not really sure how to respond to this because it’s so raw and honest. The write is so relatable and excellent. Wishing you all good things.
H🌷
19th Feb 2024 3:57am
Dear H, thank you very much. It is raw and full of hard truths. Writing about it is cathartic. Grateful for your well wishes. Much love❤️ Bless🙏
