Living with an Addict

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Living with an Addict
Living with an addict

• By anonymous

By Christina Gray
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She would fade in an out of my life, I never knew
where she was or if she even cared about me until
she came back.
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She always came back
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Every time I saw her it made me love her more,
even though inside I knew she was going to leave
again.
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When she was gone all I had was my Grandparents.
They Loved me and cared for me while my mom was
out sick. I learned that they would always be
there for me.
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When my mother was better and started a life with
her new husband, it was time for me to join their
new life.
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I thought it was a new start and I was excited
for my new life with a real family. It was time
for me to have the perfect life. I believed and
trusted that this life was going to be great.
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Until one night, she didnt come back home.
All trust was thrown on the ground and stomped
on. Felt like I moved only to come back to the
same life that I had. The life with the
Disappearing mother.
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Starting a new school was more like starting
a game. Gambling on if I would have
a mom to come home to or not when I
got home.
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The game was rigged.. Only my mom could
decide which way the game ended each day. That is
until my dad got tired of her pulling the same
card.
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It was my dads turn. He now decided on which way
this game went. Recovery, or move away.
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She was gone again, but for a better reason. She
was gone to get well. Not gone because of her
addiction. She worked for her recovery.
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She just didnt hit rock bottom yet. She was
back out and back to her old game. I was worrying
about having a mom at home again and not worrying
about my school work.
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I stopped worrying when my mom started her
Recovery center. I got to focus on myself and not
have to worry about her as much anymore.
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She had to rebuild a lot of trust at this point.
I was always keeping an eye on her and there was
a change. She was rebuilding her life as well.
She was changing for the better.
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I started doing better in school knowing I had
someone to come home to every day. I didnt have
to concentrate on her during school. I could
think clearly.
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Together we opened doors I didnt think we could
ever open.
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We were opening doors that needed to be opened.
Doors that uncovered the greatest places and
adventures.
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Now we have a strong family, and a very special
bond. We have been through everything and always
been there for one another. I know I am a lot
stronger because of what I have been through. I
couldnt have done it without my family though. I
have learned a lot from my mom and my dad. I am
so glad I am alive.