I'm spinning laps with Jacktown. We're having a real conversation--a rare thing in here--talking about who we really are and where we come from. His family was awful. When he was 6, his mom would stay up doing coke for 3 days at a time, poking her son awake whenever he drifted off to sleep. … Continue reading jPay Message #655
Month: September 2024
“Rambling Reflections on Addiction”
Addiction recovery is personal. Everyone has their own journey, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach, contrary to AA dogmatists. In fact, most people, at some point in their lives, fit the clinical definition of an addict, and yet their lives aren't derailed. They stop those destructive behaviors, and become responsible adults, despite having the "disease." … Continue reading “Rambling Reflections on Addiction”