in ten years we will see 3 presidential elections.....a cedar tree will grow between 10 and 20 feet....the continents of north America and Europe drift farther apart by about 10 inches thru continental drift.
ten years with active addiction is a LONG time for anyone - addict, loved one and especially CHILD. their most formative years spent learning how to navigate around the addict in their home. staying LONGER really shouldn't be seen as a badge of courage. we aren't here to one up each other on how much we endured.....but do celebrate our growth and desire to no longer let addiction define us.