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Chris Talbott's avatar

I love these insights about addictions, and could not agree more. I identified the link years ago (with drinking) , I knew it was about killing a part of my brain so I could soar higher. And for that reason I justified and celebrated the drinking. It took me decades to reach the second revelation - it was counterproductive. Better late than never!

Maureen Short's avatar

Rob this is genius and leads me to fantasize if this column was widely used in recovery programs. I almost died of my addiction to alcohol and being sober now for 46 years w/o AA- thank you will power self respect and spiritual longing)…the inner hunger of my ally found other places like too much sugar that led to a health crisis that led me to finding true sweetness in life. Your words made me cry. Thank you

Audra White's avatar

Me and my 12H placements are appreciating these tips 📋

Leslie Lowe's avatar

thank you

Isabella Lewis's avatar

I couldn't agree more. I have long thought that my addiction was my ally. Exploring still...

nina's avatar

I so agree with all the above comments! Grateful to have found out these truths for myself 💕

Aysen's avatar

This is so beautifully written and so eloquently expressed. Thank you Rob<3