Shattered Chapter 6: Wake Up Call

March 20, 2020

“What time is it” he asked

“Time for us to talk” she said “I have some questions to ask…”

Have I ever lied to protect you

Lied to protect myself

Have I felt embarrassed and ashamed and kept silent because the thing was too painful to speak aloud

Have I smiled when there was no reason to smile when instead I should have cried

And have I cried when there was no reason

Did I do the best I knew how when I didn’t know any better

Could I have done anything differently

Would it change anything now

For better or for worse

Have I learned these painful lessons so deeply ingrained in the cracks of my heart—the glue holding me together—while the rest of me falls away

Have I become the woman I dreamt of when I was still a young girl

Am I stronger now those dreams are shattered

Am I awake or still dreaming and can I control the dream

Can I envision my future self and what she would say to me now if she heard me asking so many questions

What would she say?

What words of advice compassion or admonition would she offer me now in this dark hour of contemplation when all hope seems lost and I feel so utterly and totally alone—

Or would she say nothing at all and instead just simply show me

–NZain

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While this story is personal, my hope is for the millions of people who struggle with abuse, addiction and loving those who suffer with addiction, they may see themselves here and find courage to continue the daily battle to overcome whatever demons they may face. We are not alone. May God bless us.

Growing Up Shattered. Introduction

Shattered Chapter 1: Acceptance

Shattered Chapter 2: Meditation on Grieving the Loss of Childhood.

Shattered Chapter 3: Listen to Your Dreams Unfolding

Shattered Chapter 4:Reflections on the Irrational and Transcendental.

Shattered Chapter 5: The Darkest Hour Before the Dawn