—wise insight….great resolve Michele. I just want to say before I finish this:
You always could see what you needed to do as a mother and wife when you battled with the addiction which makes it harder for you to understand her (I’m guessing)…your love, courage, light, choice—broke the cycle and it’s very powerful.
Maybe the severing of ties is necessary for that cycle to be broken…which is sad. But yet the fruit of your loving choices is endless love for your family….it’s worth it.
Just rambling…I could be off.
Touched by your reflective piece….