Category Archives: Addiction

TheFix.com Is Dead

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Luke Ford

TheFix.com has stopped updating with original content. Sad, I really enjoyed this website on recovery. I guess its funding ran dry.

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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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Addicted To Love

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Luke Ford

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?

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Luke Ford

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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