Comments : It's a twelve step process

  • 7 years ago

    by Therapoetic4

    That ending...
    The change in pace and tone.
    So good.

    One day at a time.

  • 7 years ago

    by Em

    This is so so raw and I know or at least I think its personal and will receive my nomination.

    Love you lots N x

    • 7 years ago

      by deeplydesturbed

      It is Em. Ive started AA on the weekend. Scary stuff..

      Also no need to nominate.. just wanted to vent in a way i know best.. poetry

    • 7 years ago

      by Em

      Ben bloody beat me too it, damn lol good luck and thanks for sharing such a personal write. Hugs xxx

  • 7 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Naomi,

    Raw, honest and really well written and the end... superb.
    I will nominate this later.

    Take care,

    Ben

    • 7 years ago

      by deeplydesturbed

      Thanks Benny. I am glad you like it. No need to nomimate :)

  • 7 years ago

    by Brenda

    Awww Nams, I know it took a lot of courage to admit you have a problem and to actually take those first steps. I am proud of you and I want to thank you for sharing this personal write. We are all behind you sending support, hugs and prayers (I know the religious part isn't really your thing) but I believe prayer , whomever your God may be is always a help. Well done on this...

    • 7 years ago

      by deeplydesturbed

      Thank you Brenda :) it means a lot to have my family behind me...

  • 7 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    haha em. sorry! To be honest it doesnt even tell me its nominated... lol but thank you both

  • 7 years ago

    by Naughtymouse

    If the evil Ben hadn't nominated this i would have .

    As for the poem, kudos to you on that N, your voice in it is powerful and the emotion raw and straight talking and I can imagine how it felt to write something like this.

    It's one thing to admit to yourself, another to go, another to write about it and another to share, and just like your write says it's step by step and then look back and see what you've accomplished.

    Take it easy N

    Ben

    • 7 years ago

      by deeplydesturbed

      Thanks Ben.
      It was a lot harder than i though it would be, and i had edited it many times.. i think i had it sitting in word for a few days beforei even got the courage to post it.. but in doing so, it may help someone else to step up and realise its alright to not always be alright.

      The resounding support i have received from my poetry family has been nothing less than heartwarming.

      So thank you all! and thank you all for wanting to nominate.

  • 7 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    Not really much I can say that hasn't already been said by other,

    Fair play to you for sharing this

    Craig

    • 7 years ago

      by deeplydesturbed

      Thanks Craig :) for taking the time to read and nominate

  • 7 years ago

    by Ren

    This is fantastic and very well written, especially the description of the group and what goes on in meetings. Your thoughts are raw and honest and you portray them extremely well throughout as you describe each step. Well done and major props to you for finding the courage and strength to do one of the hardest things of all...admitting you have a problem. I wish you all the strength, encouragement, support, and love on your journey to recovery!