Flash 55
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I can't believe it has been a year now since I've posted a 55. Of course, I can't believe I "abandoned" my blog either. Somehow, life just got in the way. It has been a struggle since I returned from Italy, a year ago now. Reintegrating into a life I left and a new one I wish to begin has proved challenging. Along the way, two of my adult children moved from their home in Denver to Sarasota to follow mom in her recovery footsteps. "Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly" jumps to mind. Painstakingly slowly ~ or perhaps never ~ may be the case with Willow. This 55 is for her, about her, in spite of her, to honor her and to remind me and whoever else might be watching, where drugs and alcohol can take you, "death, jails and institutions". I love you and pray for you Willow.
Hugs and Happy Memorial Day Weekend,
Karis
13 comments to chew on:
I like the reference to wild horses. My life has twined with them- and other
of natures creations. Recovery for me
happened somewhere by the mesa cliffs.
It truly takes what it takes to surrender. Then you get up and start over...
turning enemies to friends is surely a high calling...have to be careful with those wild horse you know...great to see you back at the 55s kar!
My life partner had been clean and sober from a (mostly heroine) drug addiction for over 12 years and, we didn't know it but, she already had a severe Hep C. It was the most aggressive form of the disease. She said through a flood of tears to me: "I thought I'd left my past well behind me, now it's come back to bite me in the ass." I cared for her right up until she took her last breath. There was so much we went through togehter before it came to that point and, so much I had to learn to accept after her passing but, the most painful thing to have to accept was, the helplessness I felt, at not being able to help her because, she had a self-destructive personality and, (though the story is very complex than I can explain here) she couldn't help herself to live.
I'm so sorry Willow seems to be in that 'place' in her life, and, so sorry for your pain.
Your prose is raw and deeply moving.
Thank you for visiting me.
That's the good thing about Flash 55s, it doesn't matter how long one has been away you can just get right back on it! :)
Good one.
Missed your wise words. Good to see you back.
They say time heals all wounds. I hope it's true for you.
Nice to see you back, Karis. It's been a long time. After reading this and several months' posts earlier, I can see why. I'm so sorry for the stuff you've had to happen.
Thanks for visiting my 55. Seeing your name was such as pleasant surprise.
See what Patti said?
You have been sorely missed.
I've been seeing you following and commenting on the 55ers and it warms my heart to see you back.
Thanks Karis for returning 'Home".
I Loved your 55..
Thanks for the huge support today, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
Sad story. Innocence and future turned to rubble and ashes by drugs and alcohol. Not the first time I have heard that story. Here is hoping your daughter "gets it" and starts a new, brighter future for herself.
Powerful...seems you've been quite missed by the 55 community, I can see why.
Yesterday, I heard of another old classmate who lost to the drug battle...may you all find strength, find your voice, to outrun the beast ~
Glad to see you back,
a fan is always a fan,
fabulous job.
She will thank you!!!
Love from the Moon
lovely
and thought provoking
thank you
that is all
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