Did we fail her? No.

She's gone

saw her obituary today

from several weeks ago

remembering her sparkling eyes

delighted face

when we did her 5th step together

excited for the beginning of

her new life

but then

after treatment

half measures began

to her detriment

though we knew those half measures

would avail her nothing

still

we reached out, called, texted

encouraged

she walked away

she couldn't do recovery

so

she is gone

but

we

stayed

sober