Life

I'm mainly making today's post so I won't have to re-tell it over and over ~ especially over the holidays! It is easier on me to hit everyone with one punch on this one & I know there will be mixed reactions. Trust me ~ I know everything you can & will or want to say. Here goes (with minimal details b/c some things should just stay "off the record"):

I am almost positive that all of you know that Kevin is a recovering alcoholic. He is very open about it, & it is not a secret. This is a disease that he will struggle with on a daily basis for the rest of his life. He has had a relapse in the past few days. As a result, we are no longer "seeing each other" because I strongly feel he needs to have all his focus on himself and overcoming the disease. I KNOW he can beat this b/c he is a good person with a big heart, AND he wants to win this battle!!

I will continue to support him as a friend. We have been friends since we were little kids, and I will not turn my back on a life-long friend. Some of you will agree with this & some will not. That is your right. All I ask is that you try not judge him. Instead say a daily prayer for him that he gets well so he can lead a healthy and happy life.

I ask for your understanding in that I don't want to really talk about this ~ I am taking it a day at a time. Don't worry about me - I've been here before unfortunately, and I will pick myself up and move on like I always find the strength to do.