Writing Challenge | Centina | Addiction | Life Lessons
What Demons Haunt You?
Addiction conversations response for the Triple Centina Writing Challenge
Daddy, I’m scared! I’m really scared. Doctors said your heart was failing. Momma said they had to put a stent in. Daddy, please don’t leave me. I need you. Daddy, I don’t understand. What demons haunt you so much? You quit before, for a long, long time. Daddy, please stop! You made it through. THIS TIME. But Daddy, I’m scared you won’t change your ways. Daddy, your addiction is killing you. Daddy, please fight. Daddy please quit. I’m so scared next time you won’t be so lucky and I am the one that will be left with a broken heart.
Baby girl, I’m scared. I’m really scared. Baby girl, I dodged a bullet this time. Doctors said the next 90 days are crucial. Baby girl, Daddy is trying. Really trying. But I’m tired. Baby girl, Daddy wants to be your hero. Daddy wants to live, but this addiction has had a hold on me for all my life. It plays mean tricks on my thoughts. It calls me every minute of every day. It just won’t leave me alone. It lies, but it makes me believe. Why am I so weak? Why can’t I stop? Baby girl, Daddy’s so sorry!
Daddy, tell your baby girl the truth. You need me. You want me. You tried your life without…
