![](https://imi.abcradio.fm/quotes/preview/dTB4cGRsem5DcWlBMGVROWZJVXQrZVdzeHpuYnBQYVJuZzJ1eFdaaGM2OVNNYkFYSGFQQlFrQWZzb2NtbU1iY2s3WnlSYUVESVZqT3dCM1B4RngxNHRaSSsrRXBkQTVtYUhxT0dOMzM1UnY4U2lJTy9iV1dLRG1VS2F0ZGdZKzA2WFMxZm1MU1pMaFFienZiNXUzaXJMNEN3OFllNmtXL0docklhMlNQcWNzb2R0cVJDUS9vdy9TTGRmQXE0Mmtn/DRUG+ADDICT+FATHER+QUOTES/(8ff356c599c9da5cb105524ad2ba5362).jpg)
“I watched my father slowly deteriorate into a shell of the man he once was, all thanks to his addiction.”
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“Growing up, I never knew if I would come home to find my father high or sober.”
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“Addiction doesn’t just destroy the addict, it destroys the entire family.”
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“I had to learn at a young age to be the parent, taking care of my father instead of the other way around.”
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“I used to hope every day that my father would choose us, his family, over drugs.”
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“Addiction took away my father’s dreams and aspirations, leaving him with nothing but regret.”
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“As a child, I craved a stable and loving father figure, but addiction robbed me of that.”
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“Watching my father choose drugs over his family was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced.”
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“Addiction is a disease that steals not only the addict’s life but also the lives of those who love them.”
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“No child should have to witness their father succumb to the clutches of addiction.”
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“Addiction doesn’t discriminate; it affects people from all walks of life, including fathers.”
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“Despite the chaos of addiction, I will never stop hoping for my father’s recovery.”
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“Addiction turned my father from a loving and caring man into a stranger I hardly recognized.”
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“My father’s addiction was like a tornado that swept through our family, leaving destruction in its wake.”
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“Growing up, I never knew if I was going to have a father who was present or absent due to his drug use.” BIBLE QUOTES FOR THANKS
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“Addiction doesn’t just alter the addict’s life; it alters the lives of everyone around them, especially their children.”
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“Watching my father waste away with each hit was a painful reminder of the person he used to be.”
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“Addiction is a thief that steals not only money, but also time, love, and happiness from families.”
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“My father’s addiction taught me the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.”
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“Living with a drug-addicted father taught me that love alone cannot always save someone from their demons.”
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“Addiction is a battle that not everyone wins, no matter how much they are loved.”
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“While I may never understand why my father chose drugs over his family, I’ve learned to forgive him.”
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“Addiction showed me the darkest depths of my father’s soul, but it also taught me the strength of mine.”
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“Watching my father struggle with addiction taught me the importance of self-care and protecting my own well-being.”
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“Living with a drug-addicted father made me realize that sometimes the only way to save yourself is to let go.”
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“Addiction doesn’t define my father, but it has shaped the man he has become.”
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“My father’s addiction taught me the importance of education and prevention in order to break the cycle.”
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“Recovery is a lifelong journey, and I will continue to support my father on his path to sobriety.”
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“Addiction is a battle that my father fights every day, and I am proud of him for never giving up.”