Much has been made of faking one’s own death in fiction and film. It seems to be a subject that fascinates. Something about being able to start over with a completely clean slate, being able to leave past transgressions behind.
As an adoptee I’ve never found the concept that appealing. Maybe because something very much like this was done to me. I was innocent, I didn’t have anything I wanted to leave behind. My death was faked, in a way, in order to allow others to leave things behind.
On some level I can see where this could be satisfying. With one action, the problem just disappears. I can even see how this could become addictive.
The thing is, like everything that seems to solve all problems, you have to be very careful with it. If you use it too much, it will come back to bite you. The use of this clings to you, like the smell of bourbon, like the acrid woodsy smell of weed. Somebody is eventually going to know your using.
They say an addict can always spot an addict. I think that those who have had death, even in this guise, forced upon them can also always spot an addict. A little bit of that smell always clings to them too. It’s familiar.
How many times can someone expect to be able to get away with something like this, killing people for convenience? Once, twice, even three times?
I think that just once. With every use this power becomes weaker, the high less satisfying, the risk for exposure greater.
Yep, it will turn around on you, but fast.
((((Addie))))
I’ve been worried about you.
I’m glad you’re back.
But I’m still worrying.
Coco,
I’m OK.
My b-mom died the day before I was to embark on my quest.
Convenient, hunh?
Oh Addie. I’m so sorry.
I wish I was near you so I could hug you for real.
Addie, I knew something was very wrong. Please accept my condolences. Life can be so horribly unfair.
Addie I am really really sorry about your mother. That is terrible.
addie – been wondering about you. had been on the fringe of this with trying to help amyadoptee to help you in confirming this. i am so sorry for the loss of your mother yet again.
hugs. wishing you peace.
I am so sorry to hear that! I cannot imagine the pain you feel. I wish you consolation!
Dear Addie, I am so very sorry. I’m so, so sorry.
Addie, you are a wonderful person.
I’m sorry.
There is nothing I can say that hasn’t been said.
You are remarkable.