Category Archives: Personal

I Used To See The World Primarily In Moral Terms

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

In August of 1988, I started listening to Dennis Prager on the radio and quickly became fascinated. I’ve long sought out father figures and Prager was the ultimate daddy (next to God). I quickly bought into his view of the … Continue reading →

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Romeo & Juliet

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

I remember spending a few days with the Thompsons (friends of the family from Avondale College) at Pacific Union College. I think it was the summer of 1982. I think it was a Sunday. Eye of the Tiger was playing … Continue reading →

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What Happened To Her Relationship Status On FB?

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Luke Ford

I’ve wasted a lot of time in therapy talking about my hopes for various women simply based on the fact that they removed their relationship status from Facebook and I hoped that meant they were ready for me to swoop … Continue reading →

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I identify with Anthony Weiner

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Luke Ford

I identify with his drive for attention and acclaim to ward off his underlying shame. I identify with seeking so desperately for affirmation from strangers that you’ve increased your own shame and humiliation. That’s how addiction works. I love the … Continue reading →

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The 2 AM Questions

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Luke Ford

It’s so much easier to fool myself during daylight hours. It’s late at night when I’m tossing and turning that I see uncomfortable truths about myself, that I’m not entirely on the right track, that I’m selfish and self-centered, and … Continue reading →

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