I’m reblogging this for two reasons: one, because what M says should be heard, and two, in memory of some women I’ve known whose voice M has become.
I’ve now lived completely clean and drug free for 15 months. 1 and 1/4 years.
It was just about a year ago I started my first “fearless moral inventory” of myself. I started with a simple last of my values, what I hold dear as moral principles. I inventoried my morals. Then I inventoried myself and compared the list. One of the most startling things I uncovered in that process was how often I would be silent in the face of terrible injustices and then get high to deal with my own cowardice. Not to be too hard on myself there were times where in spite of varying states of inebriation and drug-influence I did still manage to do the right thing. But over and over and over I turned away. I did nothing. I made excuses to be silent and be “safe.”
I can’t live a sober life and be…
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Can certainly relate to this, good you reblogged it
I felt it was important to do so. Glad you agree.
I wish WordPress had an “Agree” icon rather than just”Like” because I don’t like what M shares and you reblogged. However, the truth needs to be shared so the gross injustices of abuse are exposed. Keep speaking out and being transparent.
I feel the same way, having known victims of both abuse and rape, which is why I reblogged it.
Thank you for reblogging. It is critical that this message gets out.
I think so, too.
Thank you
You’re most welcome.
This is an important message…I’m glad that you reblogged it!
I’m glad you agree on its importance.