no excuses

never an excuse,
a reason,
or season.

to pick up a drink or drug.

has anyone else blamed some bad news, or a fight
with spouse or co-worker, and used it as an excuse to drink?
you know the mindset; i'll show you, and hurt me!

it is fairly common to rationalize and feel almost
"entitled" to relapse, after being wronged.
looking at it now, I can see the warped logic,
and "king baby" attitude that surfaced when
things didn't go my way.

sure there was always an initial respite provided
by intoxication, but the ultimate price was never
worth it.

dealing with life in recovery is challenging, even
frustrating at times, but considering the alternative
method of escape and stifling of emotions, the rewards
far outweigh the quick-fix.