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Breaking Up With Alcohol And Drugs

A nonet for the challenge

By Denise E LindquistPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Breaking Up With Alcohol And Drugs
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46 years since marijuana

43 years since alcohol

breaking up was tough to do

no thought of a problem

I cried every day

year one was hard

a tough time

I lived

Yes

Gratitude

About the Creator

Denise E Lindquist

I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    It's always hard initially but gets better as time goes by. Loved your poem

  • Leslie Writes2 years ago

    Congrats on conquering your addiction! Powerful poem.

  • Hyde Wunderli 2 years ago

    Stay strong 💪 great work

  • Mark Graham2 years ago

    Made me want to quit and I'm not an addict of anything. One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus.

  • Hey Denise, it was energetic!

  • Lana V Lynx2 years ago

    Powerful and inspirational.

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