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I’ve been struggling on and off with alcohol abuse for four years now, and I recently thought of this song and the lyrics while I was going through withdrawal, and it felt like the love/hate relationship that I have with alcohol.
Good morning friend.
Thanks so much for sharing what you’re feeling and for taking a moment to be vulnerable. I know that, at least for me, that is sometimes the hardest part.
You talked about struggling with alcohol abuse a bit here and how during a moment of withdrawal, you thought of this song and its lyrics and how they relate to your push and pull relationship with alcohol.
Im sorry that you’re struggling with that right now. It sounds difficult to have that type of relationship. I’ve never struggled with substances or anything of that nature but I imagine that there’s a sort of reliance on it? Maybe it helps to cope or something. But there’s the knowledge that it may be doing more harm than good? I could imagine the conflict and the frustration. Because once Im in that cycle, it isn’t easy to just hop out. And when the current is so strong, I have to ask myself, is it worth it to fight it?
I imagine that all feeling daunting and overwhelming. Terrifying sometimes.
Im sorry my friend.
I want you to know that Im not judging you. Or feeling any pity for you. I can absolutely understand how, in the world we live in, you got to where you are.
And while I dont think this has to be your life forever, I also know that breaking that cycle can feel impossible. Like staring up at a mountain that you’re expected to climb. Where do you start? How long will it take? Will i even make it?
I believe in you, friend. We’re strangers. But that doesnt matter. I believe in you and your spirit and your will. Whatever that means for you, for whatever next steps you choose to take.
If you need us, we will be here. I hope we hear more about your progress.
Hold fast 