I know that it’s hard
Drinking for the day like it’s no tomorrow
Through happiness and sorrow
Drinking for the day like you don’t want to see tomorrow
Or see your scars
You fear what you feel when the bottle is gone
I know that it’s hard
Wake up and take a shot like it’s Tylenol
Drown out the pain
Make me feel sane
Try to bury my demons
Thinking maybe I’ll change
But they got the reigns
Saying, “Take just one more shot.”
Until it’s all out of range
Til’ you find yourself slipping because your body can’t hang
Now there’s nothing but pain, regrets, and shame
Because that same shot you took ain’t feeling the same
Now you’re forced to decide
To hop off of this ride
Because you know where it’s headed
And the end of the tunnel ain’t looking too bright
You can choose the shadows
Hide in the darkness until you become one with the night
Or you can stop trying to hide and step into the light
And by light, I mean getting sober and setting things right
Now you thinking it’s time and you gotta decide
I hope you choose you, to heal your body and mind
Let your internal Divinity shine
You are strong
You are worthy
You are loved.
Contributor: Monique Olivia
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