I tried to respond earlier today but MSN was not having any of it. Guess they were going through their normal monthly group page problems.
Anyway..I wanted to say 'Wow' profound and definitely written from a place of knowledge & experience. You have no cause to be shy about sharing such insightful and talented work TJ..really.
It's often the norm though..addiction often ciomes with low self-esteem problems. Poetry is art..as such there is no good or bad imho.
Be well..and please keep writing (and sharing).