Campaign Loud: Music is my boyfriend

I often cheated on Michael. Well, not technically, but music was my 2nd boyfriend. When I wasn't around Michael, I always had my ear plugs in listening to tunes that helped me cope with his addiction and that helped my inner spirit. The music would console me and comfort me during bad times. At night we would often listen to music on Youtube together while laying in the bed. It was one of the best memories I have of us together. Music is power.

If I was in a bad mood, Carole King always uplifted me. Even if the songs were sad and depressing, her voice and music would spark my emotions into a joyful place. Tapestry is my favorite album by Carole King.

It's Too Late, Carole King

This next song, Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol, really speaks to me, because Michael would just love to lay down beside me and forget the world. That was his favorite thing to do. This makes me think of those relaxing times.

Chasing Cars, Snow Patrol

Pink has ALWAYS been one of my favorite artist. Her songs are real and speak volumes. The song Who Knew is a reminder that I will cherish Michael until we meet again and we will meet again.

Who Knew, Pink

Scars by Papa Roach is the ultimate addiction song. The lyrics trickle what I was feeling inside especially, "I can't help you fix yourself, but at least I can say I tried, but sorry I gotta move on with my own life."

Scars, Papa Roach

Sarah McLachlan's voice is smooth and elegant. Her song I Will Remember You is always a tearjerker. However, it allows me to release a health flow of emotions. "Weep not for the memories."

I Will Remember You, Sarah McLachlan

Last, but not least, Christian Artist Michael W. Smith. Friends is a classic. The song will have streams of tears flowing down your face, but encouragement knowing that "Friends are friends forever."

Friends, Michael W. Smith

I wanted to add something to the list. My friend just wrote a status on Facebook about the Juggernaut. If you don't know what that is, it is a character from X-Men. Some individuals put together a video of the Juggernaut and did a voice over. It is comical. So comical, the movie used their line, "I'm the Juggernaut Bitch." When Michael was on his deathbed, he acquired what his obit would look like. My friend Kendra suggested it should say, "I'm the Juggernaut Bitch!" He loved the video so much. He got a laugh out of it and so did I. In times like that a little laughter is appreciated.