Little Victories

After struggling to help,

Absolving to end alcoholism in my family,

For years and years,

Finally, I gained ground

In what seemed to be

A permanently downhill battle

After all the arduous fighting,

Bloody scuffles,

Terrible nightmares,

Finally, I felt a spark of triumph

After spending nights alone,

My eyes damp and stomach churning,

Anxiety festering within me,

Finally, my mother said to me

She would try to slow down on drinking,

To live a healthier, more fulfilling life

After so much strife,

Finally, I received the words

I dearly wanted to hear

Perhaps a small victory

In the grand scheme of life,

But still, a victory nonetheless

One I will always treasure,

No matter what