Gosh, being human is a complicated thing. M's Dad hasn't been able to parent for a long time. He is stuck-- as he sometimes is-- in cycles of addiction. Thus, his life is hard and messy and I assume he's been only surviving for a long time. He has let lots of the sweet moments… Continue reading Words Waiting
Tag: addiction
Street
Addiction is an illness that rocks families everyday. For the majority of my life, it has rocked mine. I married and loved an addict. I just didn't know that's what he was until I was already drowning in the consequences. All his secrets and the omissions were everywhere and each discovery was heavy with shame.… Continue reading Street
Boxes
Father's Day. Well, fuck. For some of us its a complicated day. It shouldn't be. It should be simple. Kids just should have as much love as they need. Even if it means that the role of father is filled by several people. My oldest has a Dad. He gave her life. Without him we… Continue reading Boxes
Love, Mom 