10/25 Film Concept

Last night I had a phone conversation with someone very dear to me, who has battled drug addiction for about 7 years now. Something she said really struck me. She said she couldn’t believe that she didn’t see her addiction coming. The signs were all there, ie. family history, and a series of traumatic events. She just would have never expected the physical addiction could determine how you mental processed your control over addiction.

This on going struggle to be free of such a burden is her struggle, but is one that is felt by everyone around her. As it is her struggle those around her realize and know that there is nothing that we can do to change her situation, but to support her. And let me tell you this is a position of real disempowerment. Sometimes it just feels so pointless, because it feels like although there are ups and downs, ultimately it feels as if it will never change. But we must remain positive. 

So, since this is a situation that affects a decent portion of my life, I would like to incorporate an aspect of the expectations vs. the unexpected realities that unfold in the process of just living life. I know that this is a heavy topic, I just hope that it is not too heavy for the rest of the class. In addition, I hope this will bridge an area of our (mine and my friend) relationship that is usually disconnected. Many times she only calls to say that she has been through the tough times and is now looking toward the good times. I don’t speak to her as she is in the pits of hell, so to speak. I hope that just having to share the grueling reality will give her the strength to put this behind her. But, I know that this is ultimately out of my hands.