Beautiful Soul with a Lost Heart

As children we met and had our own separate lives.
Family and friends around and little hello and goodbyes.
It wasn't until recently we connected as adults.
Still with separate lives filled with both light and dark.
Your struggles you've shared and I've paid close attention.
I see others around you without the best intentions.
I see your struggle letting go of something that has caused you so much pain.
That something has taken people from you, and offered nothing to gain.
That something just so happens to numb you and eases your mind.
Temporarily helping you escape from the constant struggle deep inside.
The only escape you need is the one that keeps you safe from that thing.
Cutting ties and dropping the people who supply and offer that release.
You cannot keep running and masking what you feel.
By using the drugs that took from you, and that shit is real.
You're beautiful and smart and the most gorgeous part of you is your heart.
You're better than what you chose to use to escape your truth.
You're above that shit and everyone around you knows it too.
It's time to choose yourself and not Spare one single person the truth.
They need to know you're choosing a path that is different for you.
Long story short you know what you need to do.
No one can choose this path except for you.
It is yours alone to walk and find a place in your life.
A path that is free of distractions and a clear goal in sight.
Free yourself from the ones who don't want the same path.
Surround yourself with others who won't let you look back.
Be bold and beautiful and live your life for you.
Dont live your life trying to find shit that isn't true.
Your heart is amazing. So strong and selfless you've shown how you are.
But that heart tends to lead you down paths that you cannot get far.
I love you my friend and I see your pain and struggles
Choose yourself, choose to let go, and choose self love.