They wont tell you what its like to see the first overdose.
They wont tell you what its like when you get the first phone call stating theyre unconscious.
Youre taught why theyre bad.
Elizabeth Tsung
Youre taught to say no.
They never teach you that at first, you will think it will be okay.
That this is just one small thing in your life that will simply go away.
Elizabeth Tsung
Youre never given a text-book about what addiction is.
You dont tell your friends about your loved one thats addicted, you tell no one.
Because the first stage of loving an addict?
You think it will all go away.
They never tell you that they simply cannot just stop.
They wont hand you homework on how to handle the manipulation and lies.
You will believe them because that is what happens when you first love an addict.
They dont give you tips on what to do when you realize they will never be themselves again.
They dont tell you that youll probably once again give the addict the benefit of the doubt.
They dont tell you how hard the day is that you decide to finally walk away.
They dont tell you about the fears that come rushing in your head after the moment you leave them.
They dont tell you that once you see that missed call, you immediately know what its about.
They dont teach you that going forward, it will still find ways to hinder your life.
