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Tara Deacon's avatar

My firsr love the father of my 2 elder sons was and still is an addict his drug of choice speed and I heard later on crystal meth...This really hit home for me...I watched the shift happen in him and it was so heartbreaking...20+ years later and I still feel it at times! I dont think its something that can ever be forgotten....I am so happy to know that your clean!!! It's a really tough battle but you fought and continue to win!! Thank you for sharing your story with all of us!! Your writing is sooo beautiful!! Even though the topic is so painful and so awful!! The way you write is hauntingly beautiful!! You have an incredible gift!! I hit subscribe!! I can't wait to read more of your work!!

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Arctic Muse's avatar

Tara, addiction is a monster. I'm truly sorry to hear that someone close to you is still out there, lost in the dark. Unfortunately, that's how it is with addiction. Yet, there is always hope for the still-suffering addict. May he find his way home.

Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for subscribing!

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Tara Deacon's avatar

It's been over 20 years girl!! I hope one day he can have a relationship with his adult children and now our grandchildren!! I still send him all the love and healing vibes! I believe that healing can come for him and every other long suffering addict aswell!! Thank you for your kind words and for bringing awareness to the monster that is addiction I'm so sorry that you went through it!! But i love how you turned your pain into your purpose!! You are amazing!!!!

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Dr. Susan Rhodes's avatar

I am speechless after reading this. Very powerful and honest.

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Arctic Muse's avatar

Thank you! I hope that the ones who might still be lost in the darkness that read this be helped in any way. That is why I write.🙏

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Paul John Dear's avatar

Truly epic writing. This is why I support you. These words could, maybe, help another see this truth.

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Arctic Muse's avatar

John Paul Dear, thank you for your encouraging words, and your support. I truly appreciate you. 🙏

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Arctic Muse's avatar

Recovery is possible. It's ugly, it's brutal, but God bless it it's worth it.🙏

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