Part II: Not many people tell the story of the forsaken in the world of addiction. The ones watching the rot up close, front row to death. The ones grieving the loss more than once; losing as many times as there are relapses. No one talks about destroying themselves in the process of trying to heal someone else. So I am.
The Toll, Part I
Part I: The story told by the seductress herself. Addiction turned lover, turned enemy, turned victor. The trope we never really wanted but got anyway.
Evidence
Should a life’s value be dwindled down depending upon the amount of witnesses or the degree of success?
The Desperate Pursuit
The desperate pursuit through dark valleys that eventually led to Him.
Tolls of a Heart Most Loyal
Why did my heart betray me?
Lost to Constructs of Worth
This is written rebellion of the definition of worth seen in society today. Whoever is reading this, you are worthy and you are enough.
War & Emotion
Sometimes dreams and nightmares hurt the same and reality is the only place comfortable to live.
Divine Movement
Change can be a bittersweet, uncomfortable, exciting, and hopeful thing.
The Truth Unspoken
Actions speak louder than words. I, unfortunately, had to learn that wisdom the hard way.
A Room Unlocked
This is what it felt like to come out of survival into cautionary hope. This is what it felt like to smile and breathe again.