Dear Alcohol & Drugs

Dear Alcohol and Drugs,
How are you? Actually I take that back, as I could care less. If you are wondering how I am doing, I am doing much much better than I was when we were good friends. Best friends you can even say, for several years . We were so close. We told each other everything, but you kept a few things from me. Things I would later learn to be important in decision making. You always had the last say in things too. You were so controlling.
There have been so many parties, events, occasions or even just the random Thursday night. We would be so excited that the weekend was coming and decide, 'We can be strong and only go out for a few drinks'. Then it would be 8:30 in the morning and I would have to call into work and lie and feel terrible while you slept soundly on the floor. I would decide never to let you talk me into such a stupid idea again. But we know how clever and charming you can be.
Or how about the most recent time we stayed up for 3 days, overdosed and ended up in the hospital? You thought that was funny and I really didn't at all. Seeing the faces of all the people in my life that I love with concern, disappointment and even anger was far from amusing.
We have been through so much. Yes there have been good times, laughter, and smiles but lately it has been sadness, frustration and tears so that brings me to the point of this letter. After the last time we hung out I decided it is time for us to completely go our separate ways. Please do not call me or text me or send me any emails because I will no longer be answering you.
It is going to be hard, probably the hardest decision of my life. You have been there for me so many times but now I know that your love is not love at all but selfish opportunity. You have caused me pain and heartache for the last time. I have finally seen through your deception and games and there is no question on this decision.
I know several of our mutual friends will see your side in this matter and those people I also will have to let go. Unfortunately ,like you, they only live me on the surface and don?t really care about me, my future or well being.
So goodbye alcohol and drugs. May you never control or trick me again. Toast your glass to this piece of news, as I know you will because some things never change.
Sincerely, Isaiah

By: Isaiah