Category Archives: Addiction

Stepping Into My First 12-Step Meeting

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Luke Ford

I went to my first 12 Step meeting in April of 2011 because I realized through psycho-therapy that eroticized rage was a poison in my life, even though I only expressed it through socially acceptable means (such as jokes and … Continue reading →

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My Objections To 12-Step Programs

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Luke Ford

I never held with 12-step programs. Sure, I was glad that they worked for some people, but I didn’t take them seriously. I didn’t respect them. Why not? Chiefly because of the First Step where participants admitted that they were … Continue reading →

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Stop Living Through Your Favorite Sports Teams, Politicians

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

I love sports, but if you get upset about how your favorite team performs, it’s a signal that something is badly lacking in your life. You probably walk around with a ton of resentments and fears and a lack of … Continue reading →

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Do The Orthodox Know?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Luke Ford

I got this feedback on my writing about my emotional addictions: “When you’re in your Orthodox Jewish community, do you have to hide an entire side of yourself? What’s that like? I want to get in there and know what’s … Continue reading →

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Should you wait until your second date to talk about your 12-step program or just get it out right away?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Luke Ford

David: Personally I read out to them my step 4 and step 8. If they still want to be with me after that then they are mine forever. Rabbi Hershel Rabbs Remer I’m curious how any woman could go out … Continue reading →

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