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“Bulls**t,' I say. 'You chose to relapse. You didn't have to.' I hate it when alcoholics relapse and then act like somebody cut the bake lines on their cars. 253-254.”

Book:Dry

Work

Dry

This book delves into the consequences of prolonged drought on various aspects of life, including social dynamics, environmental concerns, and individual struggles. more

Author

Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs is an American writer born on October 23, 1965. Known for his memoirs, his works, such as 'Dry' and 'Running with Scissors,' have gained widespread popularity and critical acclaim. more

“Each time I failed, it may have surprised me, but it didn’t surprise God, who sees and knows all things, even before they happen. That’s when it struck me. God knew I was going to stab Him in the back. God knew that if He saved my life, I was going to abuse these drugs. He knew that I was going to turn away from Him toward all the other things I loved more than Him. He knew I would relapse, yet He still chose to save my life.”

Abuse Drugs Relapse Failed Surprised Stab

Book:Pursued: God’s relentless pursuit and a drug addict’s journey to finding purpose

Source: Pursued: God’s relentless pursuit and a drug addict’s journey to finding purpose

“Relapse begins with the whispers of complacency long before the echo of the bottle is heard.”

Recovery Sober Sobriety Relapse Sober Life

Author:Joseph Meyering Sr, AAS, SUDP

“Me?" I looked up and grinned back. "Nobody loves me. So, I'm doing okay." "You look a little worn out, if you ask me.”

Tired Worn Out Iphigenia Murphy Sara Hosey

Book:Iphigenia Murphy

Source: Iphigenia Murphy

“On the couch that was also my bed in the apartment I'd lived in all my life, I sat, sucking my thumb, thinking of the terrible things he'd said to me, using them to ignite a small fire, to get myself warm and moving, to get myself gone.”