Needle And The Damage Done
Jewel was on Howard Stern's Show (on Sirius) this week and she sang the following song, The Needle And The Damage Done (Neil Young). It was pretty haunting, sad and I've had it stuck in my head ever since.
So I take a moment to think about all of the people who have loved, and lost anybody they loved to a horrible addiction or disease.
No matter when, why or how, it hurts just the same, and leaves a hole in our hearts forever. Even though we know that they're safe, loved and still living on in our hearts and right by our side, watching and hearing every word, and every tear, we miss them terribly.
Here's to needed hope for the ones not yet too far gone.
Sending out healing, love and strength to everyone... Love, Aunt Jackie
So I take a moment to think about all of the people who have loved, and lost anybody they loved to a horrible addiction or disease.
No matter when, why or how, it hurts just the same, and leaves a hole in our hearts forever. Even though we know that they're safe, loved and still living on in our hearts and right by our side, watching and hearing every word, and every tear, we miss them terribly.
Here's to needed hope for the ones not yet too far gone.
Sending out healing, love and strength to everyone... Love, Aunt Jackie
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no doubt you'll know with my background I've known many follow that route... of those I was in rehab with about only half are surviving 6 years later, says it all really.
One of the reasons I'm open about my problems is that I hope by showing you can come out of it that there is a life beyond addiction.
Pretty cool.
Anyways, yes Further and Fortune, it is hard to see and know the effects of addiction and loss on those we love or have seen lose everything.
But such a blessing to also know those like you, who are survivors and continue to take back your lives and make them better every day.
Stay strong, and know that you make me proud.