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Jenine Baines's avatar

OMG. Such a powerful rendering depicting a horrendous, heartbreaking event. I lived for 8 years with an alcoholic and have my share of harrowing tales but nothing, thank God, like this. Prayers for continued healing for the family.

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

Sending you so much love, dear Jeni! ❤

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Diana C.'s avatar

Misbah, wow! The beginning with that suffocating atmosphere of inevitability, like a tragedy unfolding in slow motion... And then the mother's silent prayers, the children dreaming upstairs, oblivious - these details feel like tiny daggers, twisting at the heart. It's heartbreaking that addiction steals so many lives and destroys families.

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

Thank you so much, dear Diana! Much love! ❤

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May More's avatar

such a beautifully written but deeply painful piece - I was quite blown away by the storytelling and the immense tragedy - TY for sharing this <3

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

Thank you so much, dear May! Much love! ❤

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Carolina Smith's avatar

Wow, Misbah, such a sad story and testament to the effects of addiction on mental health! Masterfully written, my friend! 💖

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words, my dear friend. Greatly appreciated!❤

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

I remember this story. Heartbreaking....

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

Thank you, Nevena! ❤

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Walter P.o.p. Matthews  IV's avatar

My God. I felt every word. The words are vivid, the story is heartbreaking and the poetry is MASTERFUL. Yes, I needed to use CAPS. I was in a tug of war between feeling empathy and being a fan of your poetry by highlighting quotes in my head.. I guess both can dwell in the same place right? I like your signature italic font choice as well. Great work.

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

You are very kind. Thank you so much, Walter! 😊

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Walter P.o.p. Matthews  IV's avatar

You're very welcome Misbah.

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Nancy Santos's avatar

This one’s a gut-wrencher, Misbah. Those poor kids. But as May said, it’s indeed beautifully written.

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

Thank you so much, my sweet friend. Much Love! ❤

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