Category Archives: Addiction

I identify with Anthony Weiner

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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Addicted To Love

This video rings true to me. Therapist Jerry Wise says: Love addiction fizzles out and people are hurt when that love doesn’t turn out to be healthy, long-lasting, caring, passionate. It’s a big flash and then fizzles out like every … Continue reading

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Prisoners Of War

I’m watching this Israeli TV show “Prisoners of War” and this gorgeous girl, working undercover, throws herself at this guy to try to suck information out of him. And I’m thinking, I’d give anything to be this guy. This is … Continue reading

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How Do You Overcome Addiction?

I’ve lived my life in addiction to fantasy, to co-dependent relationships, to the excitement of new love and to emotional intrigue. To get healthy, I’ve been 12-stepping for a couple of years and come to these realizations about how to … Continue reading

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My Greatest Need

10 a.m. It’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit, heading for a high of 96. I’m off to Starbucks. I want to sit in air conditioning and sip iced tea and write in my journal. I walk up Pico Blvd listening to a … Continue reading

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