Extracted from the poppy plant, smoked or eaten, opium can be an addictive drug; it can also be, as it has been for at least 8,000 years, a savior for those in pain.
Terry, you dive into worlds too many of us shy away from, then freely share the depth of your perceptions there. You gave more than an ice-cream, and the reverberations of your non-judgement and egoless opening there push us all to remember to be kinder and gentler every moment. Opiates do not discriminate. We need reminders not to.
Two of our acquaintance/friends about 25 -35 yrs old have overdosed in the last two years, one leaving two young children without a parent. Nothing we could do or say made enough difference. Place to live, rides to treatment center, decent job. So frustratingly sad.
The resourcefulness and creativity and intentional choices shown by addicts are indicative of their full potential when they find release from this twisted relationship. If we only gave them a chance and some help.
Thank you, my friend, for going way beyond the headlines to bring forth the person involved. Your courage to look more deeply than I might is inspiring.
Terry, you dive into worlds too many of us shy away from, then freely share the depth of your perceptions there. You gave more than an ice-cream, and the reverberations of your non-judgement and egoless opening there push us all to remember to be kinder and gentler every moment. Opiates do not discriminate. We need reminders not to.
Thank Ruth. That means a whole lot to me.
Two of our acquaintance/friends about 25 -35 yrs old have overdosed in the last two years, one leaving two young children without a parent. Nothing we could do or say made enough difference. Place to live, rides to treatment center, decent job. So frustratingly sad.
That is so very terrible. I am really sorry.
You know,those of us with no need for drugs are purely the lucky ones!
We are, as well as those who can use drugs for pleasure without getting addicted.
The resourcefulness and creativity and intentional choices shown by addicts are indicative of their full potential when they find release from this twisted relationship. If we only gave them a chance and some help.
Yes, indeed.
Thank you, Terry, for this moving and thoughtful offering.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I really appreciate it, Nancy.
Thank you, my friend, for going way beyond the headlines to bring forth the person involved. Your courage to look more deeply than I might is inspiring.
Thanks. Actually no courage involved. She was a pleasure to talk to, generous with her time and open about her life and choices.