5 hours....
That is the amount of time that I have seen my daughter in the last year. Last time was Christmas. If someone had told me 3 years ago when her addiction started that this was what my future would hold, I don't think that I would have wanted to continue. But I am still here so despite the pain there is hope. What does not kill us makes us stronger is true. And although I am going through a painful time right now, I know that I am right where I need to be and it is okay to feel what I am feeling, cry when I need to, be alone when I need to and if I do these things and I am gentle and kind to myself, I will be okay. Hugs, Marle