That’s why I’m here<\/p>\n
Excuse me? Good evening
\nI’m looking for this place, do
\nyou know where it is?
\nQuiet, nervous, scared<\/p>\n
Sure do. Follow me.
\nI’m going there as well
\nIt’s this way-
\nHe led the way <\/p>\n
I followed him into
\na church- It didn’t bother me
\nAfter all I go to church
\nBut I don’t know why I
\nhave to go to this meeting
\ntonight<\/p>\n
So-how does this work?
\ndo we exchange names?
\nlife stories?
\nHe laughed softly
\nNot exactly<\/p>\n
We grab coffee
\nsit down
\nmake small talk
\nYou’re looking a little green
\nDo you need some water?<\/p>\n
Nah-
\nI’m good
\nI don’t drink coffee
\nMaybe I should-<\/p>\n
I’ve met a couple people
\nthat my helper seems to know
\nthey all seem so–
\nNormal<\/p>\n
Someone’s taking charge
\nand speaking
\nI don’t see why I have to be here
\nBut I will be respectful and listen
\nNot like I have a problem<\/p>\n
I tugged down the sleeves of my
\nsweater-
\ntrying to make sure the scars are
\ncovered
\nI don’t want anyone to see<\/p>\n
My unknown helper smiled
\nat me and patted my arm
\nHe seems nice
\nHe stood up and started talking<\/p>\n
I’m Joe and It’s been 3 years today
\nsince I last hurt myself-
\nI really wanted to hurt myself tonight
\nBut Something stopped me<\/p>\n
I met someone new
\nI could see in their eyes
\nthey are scared and unsure
\nprobably thinks no one
\nunderstands
\nBut I do-<\/p>\n
I’m here to say now
\nThere is nothing to be ashamed
\nof-
\nYou have an addiction
\nand that’s ok-<\/p>\n
Maybe tonight’s the night
\nyou throw it off
\nmaybe not
\nThat’s your decision
\nbut I’m here<\/p>\n
I wanted to stand up-
\nbut I couldn’t
\nSuch a smug self righteous
\nperson I am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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