I have been alone but seldom lonely. I have satisfied my thirst at the well of my self and that wine was good, the best I ever had, and tonight sitting staring into the dark I now finally understand the dark and the light and everything in between. Peace of mind and heart arrives when we accept what is: having been born into this strange life we must accept the wasted gamble of our days and take some satisfaction in the pleasure of leaving it all behind. Cry not for me. Grieve not for me. Read what I’ve written then forget it all. Drink from the well of your self and begin again. Charles Bukowski
I don’t know that there is any better way to express how I feel right now. Where my head, my heart, my tremendous pain, and my healing are. I am a recovering addict. That is as real and true as is earth, fire, water, and air. Whether it is acknowledged or not by others. I know. My soul knows. The one well I couldn’t bear to drink from is now the only one I want. The well of myself. It’s dark and deep, cool and life giving. And no one else can see into it but me.
Allison Marie Conway 
From one addict in recovery to another – you are not alone. We are given the gift of addiction to transcend it…to touch an energy and power bigger than our mere mortal selves ❤️💜💜
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Your kind insightful words resonate so much it is uncanny. Thank you for this. ❤️❤️
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FRom one addcit still not all the way into my full recovery, I think that post of your’s I just finished reading touches close to home with me in my hear and my soul. Because evrytime i fall down, I pick myself up from the the dirt on the groind. Then I resume brushes the dirt from my shoulder and continue on my journey, believing in my Faith to get me through it all the way to the end.
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I’m so grateful this touched you so deeply. And I’m so very grateful you are here. ❤️❤️❤️
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Lovely quote. ❤️
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🙏🏻🤍
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