Sliding Down into Darkness

The date passed and I did not even give it a thought. Things seemed to be going so well. Now, a month beyond that and I am sliding down into darkness. Fear invades my thoughts as I watch my daughter struggle with choices made and the past that raises its nasty head once again. She is struggling and as I watch from the sides, I present a smile and offer nothing but love and support. Deep inside I am crying, cussing and fighting just to breath…