The day I stop writing rhyme about the ache in my chest Won’t come soon enough The constant thoughts of being relieved of the feelings “bothering” me Why do I seek you… Is your pain that sweet, my craving is hard to resist? Or is it the hint of abandonment I’m thinking to out wit…… Read More Don’t Pull It
The highest of highs The lowest of lows And all the ‘stuff’ in between. Once we were flying together Now we’re two shooting stars in opposite directions. -NoP In my withdrawal from “the high”, I jumped at the first opportunity to be enmeshed. This last breakup hurts more than I could have ever imagined. But… Read More Recovery Road: The Healthy Breakup
“Addiction is not limited to substances, and addiction recovery is not limited to abstaining from an addictive substance or behaviour. Process addictions, including love or relationship addictions, can also be detrimental — as can other maladaptive behaviours such as codependency.”
I’ve always dealt with a lack of clarity when it came to my romantic relationships. I see what I want to see(believe what I want to believe), and ignore the unpleasantries. Again, I made a life of another more appealing than my own solitude. Their wellness dictating my own ability to function. So I hope if… Read More No Contact Rule
I read this article today about having expectations of people outside of ourselves. If they don’t do things the way we feel they should, we automatically feel like they’re not doing enough. Love addiction reacts to life stresses like drugs, a means to escape. Relationships become the main source of pleasure, and when they aren’t… Read More Recovery Road: Compromise to Love
Elisa Marie King 
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