Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I've never seen any good come from alcohol, yet it's promoted in every movie or television show we watch. Considered a part of so many people's everyday life. It can take an IQ from hero to zero in 12.2 seconds. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022

Thank you so much! Blessings,
Sal XOs

Comment from Mama Baer

Excellent

Dear Sal, thank you for sharing this tender and sensitive account. To me, you are so gifted, positive, funny, and amazing! You have such a gift to give us all, and I would never guess you and your family went through such trauma. Your dad's story reminds me a bit of my grandma. She was an alcoholic, too, and I never remember actually having a conversation with her. Such a mean disease.

Sending lots of love and good wishes your way!

-Shaunna

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022

Thank, dear Shaunna. What a beautiful name you have! I appreciate the tender review and kind comments. It means so much to me. A difficult post I finally posted. I hope it helps those in the same sad situation. We don't have to go down that dark path. Sending you my very best today as always and lots of extra hugs!
Sal xoxo's

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

This is a heart-felt message from a child who missed a parent because of alcohol, although you were no longer a child you still had that child's sensibilities. You were a good writer then and still are.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022

Thank you for the wonderful review and kind compliments. Yes, the original poem was written in 1976, I was 20, and just married. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo

Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

How sad that you were separated from your dad all those years, and especially that he missed your wedding. Sorry he never made an effort to keep up with you. This is a poignant write. Thanks for sharing. Carol

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022

Thank you for the beautiful and tender review. It means so much! Love and blessings,.Sal XOs

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

Dear Sally, so glad I decided to come in and read this. A lovely poem, just such a sad memory but I think I understand why you have never shared this, til now. My story is a little the same but just glad my Dad, after 40 years of prayers, came to know Christ before he went home to be with the Lord. Love you, Sis.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022

Thank e for the lovely review and tender comments. I appreciate your own story. I'm glad to hear of your Dad's salvation. We must never give up hope that our loved ones repent. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Aw, that is so sad, Sally..I can understand your sorrow and loss. Alcoholism is a terrible thing. There are so many reasons for it.

I'm not so good tonight. My family and I have had a terrible time the last 13 days. Please forgive me if I haven't followed up on everything. I have written about what is s going on. Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022

Thank you, dear Ulla. No worries where I am concerned. Please take the time you need to heal and process your grief. I completely understand.

Love and Blessings,
Sal XOs

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

The notes make this poem poignant, sad, and heartbreaking. A letter you wish you had received, wow. This one obviously resonates with me since I too am an alcoholic and know the pain from your father's perspective.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022

Thank you for your tender review and compliments. Blessings,
Sal XOs

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Sally, I know my sweet friend how you feel
and alcoholism...

I'm so sorry that happened to you and your father...
between the additions of alcohol and drugs...so any
families have been destroyed...I do understand
as the better part of my family were alcoholics...and
a couple on drugs...

myself I have never been a drinker...or done drugs...
or smoked...so I don't understand the feelings that go
along with these additions...

my brother and his wife were big drinkers...you hated to
be around them...they lived in Florida...one day he called me to say they were getting divorced...and he wanted to come up north and stay with me...I told him that was not a problem...but NO drinking...inside the house...or outside...first time your out...and he agreed...when he first got there...all he did was cry...he missed his kids...
I would just hold him...he was so broken down by the alcohol...he drank one time...and I told him he had to go...
he promised it would never happen again...and it didn't...
he stay with me about eight months...and than went back to Florida...he has never had a drink sense then...he's always telling me I saved his life...but I told him...No...you made the choice to stop drinking...that's when you saved your own life...

Sally I have seen people stop drinking...smoking...and drugs...just like that...it was their choice...you have to find your worth...and a reason to live...

from what I hear it is harder for some than others...some
people just don't have the willpower...the commitment to
want to change...doesn't make them bad...but most people don't like being around them...and that's sad...

I'm glad Sally you did see your father as much as you did...some people walk away...and never speak or hear again from each other...

I'm glad you posted this letter sweet girl...
I love your poem...and your story told...picture says it all...very well written you...love much...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022

Thank you for the beautiful review, and tender words, beautiful friend! I appreciate your personal story and the outcome for your brother. This blessed my heart. Because of my dad, I have vowed not to drink or do drugs. Smoking is abhorent to me and I've nad enough of that in one lifetime. Smoking took my mom and eldest brother. No thanks...

You're a special gift to me, Linda dear!

Sending you my best and love and blessings always,
Sal XOs

reply by l.raven on 13-Jul-2022

Hi Beautiful you...Thank You for all your kind words...they truly do touch my heart my sweet friend...

just lost my younger brother to smoking...he
passed the same day in March this year...as my mother did last year...he said he tried to stop...but just couldn't...sigh...

your so welcome Sally...and your a special gift to me as well...big trucks of love coming your way...and so many blessings...🙏🙏🙏🚚🚚🚚🚚💖💖🌼🌼🤗🤗xxoo

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this poem with us. My father also had an alcohol abuse problem. Not as severe as your father, but still it affected our lives. I have chosen never to drink because I'm afraid the addiction may be hereditary. I can understand the wanting, the need to receive that letter. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022

Thank you for the lovely review and well-wishers. Blessings,lsal xo

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

This one makes me so sad, Sally. I believe that your dad intentionally froze you at an early age. Admitting that you changed just reminded him of all the life that he missed.
Thanks again for sharing your childhood. It was rough. Makes us love you more.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022

Thank you, dear Debbie. Blessings,
Sal XOs