CODEPENDENCY

His sickness takes and takes

from this nightmare I must awake.

 

My focus has drifted unfortunately

I always watch him and forget about me.

 

I feel his anger,

I digest his pain,

as I watch my life becomes more insane.

 

My past and my future all seem a blur,

living with this demanding addiction

which I can not deter.

 

I love him, I hate him.

I wish I could save him.

 

But I tell myself, you see, the only one

that can save him is recovery,

 

not ME.

 

Lisa C

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