My mother and I are both recovering substance abusers. I started painting a picture of us before we "got lost".

Feb 5, 2018 6:14 AM

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The love and joy we both had, lost, and then thankfully found again.

#art#crea it isn't finished, but I have never seriously attempted painting before, and I am digging where this is going. Much love imgur fam! (Edit: Mom has seen this and is lurking. She thanks you all for the love. She is Ladyofthelake104)

I lost my best friend and his mom to addiction. Please work together and live your lives. If you need to talk, please reach out.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This is beautiful, OP. Keep going.

8 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 0

Keep attempting painting and keep coming back!!!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

love this post

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Cherish ya Moms:) GL to both of you

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I like the painting. Even if its a picture of joy it seems pretty dark, but i like it because of it. Great that you guys have found the way

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That’s beautiful.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

At least they had some quality time together!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Awesome job. Glad to hear you are in recovery and motivated to try new things and be creative!

8 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Please finish this and post the final piece. And good luck with a continuing recovery for you both. You guys deserve to live a clean life.

8 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

I lost my mom to alcohol, and am in the process of losing my sister in the same way. Stay strong OP and focus on your passions.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Neat

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

amazing for a first timer. gives me some scary vibes for some reason. but amazing nonetheless.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm a recovering fentanyl addict.. stay strong op

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It’s awesome. Keep going and here’s to your collective recovery.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

also recovering abuser here, failed this weekend but its things like this that help me keep trying. find it hard to remember when i was

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

able to feel real joy and happiness

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Work on it together. Good luck to you both. Time heals.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This entire thing, story, painting, picture and all, is absolutely beautiful. I hope nothing but uphill for you both.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I love it! Congrats to you both. Live long and happy lives!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This made my stomach squeeze with happiness! You can!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That painting is beautiful. Keep it up op

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Beautiful

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That's sensational.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

So this is what they talk about when they speak of the monkey on the back.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

after effects of drug abuse by others are tears in my eyes. Explain.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I am mom and I can't believe the wonderful and thoughtful comments I have read from total strangers. What ups and downs. Now the best.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hey Mom.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We've been through an awful lot but it's brought us closer than I could ever have hoped for. You are my support. Love you.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Its awesome, I love the full circle joy. Keep it up, you seem to be a natural!

8 years ago | Likes 237 Dislikes 2

Well said, Colper. Well said.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Scrolled down expecting some well intentioned but inevitably shitty painting but I tell you what, that’s absolutely and genuinely beautiful

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Thank. That really means a lot. Still got plenty more to do.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm also in recovery. Went to your profile to see if you had any recovery posts. I fell in love. Ghibli is amazing! Oh and +1 for painting!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ghibli and Luna provide the best snugs. They are amazing.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Keep the cute pictures coming! Maybe they can have a painting of their own someday :D

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's already picked out. It's in line with the other projects lol.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0