The dad was as wise as he was old,
Hated to watch familiar nonsense unfold.
Despite how much he tried to explain,
Same mistakes still made again and again.
Seems his son just could not be told.
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Ashleigh Nicole
I'm an Aquarius, which basically means I'm naturally creative and innovative with a dash of weirdo.
As a former executive chef with a culinary degree and over five years freelance writing experience, I craft narratives to inspire and engage.
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Day 4 of Quitting
If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
By sleepy drafts6 days ago in Longevity
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