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The Bragstone girls are living with a curse, or a blessing some might say. Since the moment they are born their world is one of black and white. And the only way to get a world of color is by looking into the eyes of their soulmate. Read More

Tags: depression, addiction, recovery, soulmates, sisters

A review essay discussing netflix's social dilemma, including comparing my views on it to a colleague's views. importance is because internet addiction and remaining engaged in it is important to debate, but the docudrama is not totally successful in achieving this. it is a far more complex issue and, as… Read More

Tags: internet, addiction, social-media, the-social-delimma, human-behaviour-online

Short Story / Non-Fiction

September 21, 2020

Reads: 58

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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This is based on a true story, as I experienced it. In 2014, I lost a good friend of mine to a heroin overdose. His name was Chase. He was only 28 years old when he passed. This piece is a tribute to him as well as the story about… Read More

Tags: love, faith, addiction, transcendental

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"I thought this was a beautiful tribute, written so poetically, it brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry you lost Chase and Shay. This was a ..." Read More

Tags: addiction, recovery

Poem / Poetry

August 11, 2020

Tags: obsession, addiction

Tags: addiction, alcoholism

Tags: relationship, addiction

All my friends are paying it Read More

Tags: drugs, poetry, poem, addiction, friends

Short Story / Literary Fiction

August 08, 2020

Reads: 80

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Tags: drugs, addiction, recovery, heroin, opiates

Poem / Poetry

August 07, 2020

Reads: 37

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Tags: drugs, addiction

"Winning Streak" is about using drugs to escape feelings of being worthless and a seemingly never ending loneliness. It talks about how everything got worse when the one that said they would always be there, was nowhere around. Lost and trapped in one's own mind, the drugs seemed to be… Read More

Tags: drugs, addiction

Poem / Poetry

August 06, 2020

Reads: 62

Comments: 1

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It's all gucci Read More

Tags: love, poetry, poem, lost, addiction

In 1986, Trevor finds himself struggling with his addiction of gambling. His wife, Mary, discovers that he has been using the money they saved for their wedding to go gambling. She then confronts him and gives him an ultimatum; quit gambling, or cancel their wedding. Read More

Tags: fiction, drama, addiction, urban-fiction

Addiction is a fiction novel about a family of 4 (mom, dad & identical twin girls) that fall into a life of addiction. The 4 of them all struggle with different types of addictions, ie. drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. Join them on their journey to sobriety, and grow with each… Read More

Tags: addiction, fiction.-urban-fiction

Poem / Poetry

July 26, 2020

Reads: 106

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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Climbing the atmosphere Read More

Tags: drugs, poetry, poem, space, addiction

Short Story / Romance

July 21, 2020

Reads: 175

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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This is a story of how I found love and had to fight for it, through addiction and poor choices, to the life I live today. Read More

Tags: love, drugs, addiction, recovery

A full cycle Read More

Tags: depression, poetry, poem, night, addiction

Will a demonic force succeed in destroying mankind with a lethal pestilence or can an ex-marine rise up and overcome his addiction to save humanity? Read More

Tags: horror, military, addiction, action

Book / Non-Fiction

July 14, 2020

Reads: 56

Shelves: 1

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Masterfully written, Warner, the artist behind the 2006 "Turbo Twang" country line dance phenomenon, drops the mic, and does so loudly with his first-hand account of his personal journey into stardom, from his humble hometown in Vermont to the major labels of Nashville's recording industry. Never one to mince words,… Read More

Tags: music, addiction, nashville, country-music, taylor-swift

Tags: music, addiction, nashville, country-music, taylor-swift

Food is necessary for life. When food and eating becomes a compulsive disorder food becomes a toxin . Read More

Tags: illness, addiction, obesity

a poem about receiving help but knowing you will only push it away and reject it. Read More

Tags: pain, hurt, addiction, deanthebard

Poem / Poetry

July 03, 2020

Reads: 78

Comments: 2

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Moonrise provides no relief Read More

Tags: poetry, poem, addiction, summer, heat

It is with great sadness that I tell you that this is a true story. Read More

Tags: pain, addiction, suffering, pills, prescription

Poem / Poetry

June 25, 2020

Reads: 99

Comments: 1

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Following on from themes of pointed psychosis, I have tried to merged drug addiction with sex addition - metaphorically speaking at least. Sex, love and lust are such powerful motivators/emotions to the human psyche it seemed natural to compare them with the sort passions a drug addict has for their… Read More

Tags: love, drugs, sex, addiction, withdrawal

Poem / Poetry

June 16, 2020

Reads: 115

Comments: 5

Shelves: 3

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Conversation between addiction counselor and client. Not all addictions are drug-related. Language warning. Read More

Tags: poetry, addiction, unrequited-love, detox

Poem / Romance

June 15, 2020

Reads: 158

Comments: 3

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I can't wait until our lips meet Read More

Tags: love, poetry, poem, sex, addiction

You cannot save someone who doesn't want to be saved. Read More

Tags: poetry, addiction, self-help

Poem / Poetry

May 28, 2020

Reads: 111

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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Talk to me when.. Read More

Tags: love, poetry, poem, addiction, break-up

Poem / Poetry

May 21, 2020

Reads: 98

Comments: 4

Shelves: 2

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These thoughts I'm craving are unwanted Read More

Tags: love, poetry, poem, hate, addiction

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