Stumbling Blocks

While stumbling on my own path of avoiding drugs and alcohol, I began to notice others tripping and many crashing through their personal journey. Our lives consist of many cracks, blocks, and sometimes entire trenches; this mountain will always be traveled and only a few can survive the trip safely.
Only six months ago I discovered that my best friend was becoming involved in drinking. It started as a casual thing to do when partying and didn’t seem harmful in the long run. I stayed out of it and let alone because I personally disagreed with her behavior. Over time I began to suspect that alcohol wasn’t the only getaway she was seeking. In late October, my best friend of two years casually told me that she had tried marijuana . . . a...