First Magic, then Medicine, finally Madness
This is a saying in the addict community to describe our using. The poetic nature of it strikes me, and I can’t help relate the saying to all. Continue reading First Magic, then Medicine, finally Madness
Tag: 12 steps
Addiction and dating apps: the fast and intense
Has there has ever been this much supply and demand on dating apps? I wonder if we should be more careful in giving our heart’s attention away. Continue reading Addiction and dating apps: the fast and intense
The illusion of being uniquely broken
Surely we are suffering because something wrong happened to us that was completely unique, unfair and unavoidable. Or is it? Continue reading The illusion of being uniquely broken
Apologising to my first love (and crying for hours)
I reached out to someone I hadn’t spoken to in over 3 years to apologise for the hurt that I had caused them in our relationship. Scary, right? Continue reading Apologising to my first love (and crying for hours)
On admitting my resentments: Step 5 of recovery
How heavy the weight of our resentments is! From childhood, our romantic relationships and friendships: we all carry them with us. Continue reading On admitting my resentments: Step 5 of recovery