What Does Sobriety Look Like When You’ve Been an Addict All Your Life 

In a world overwhelmed with various coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges, it often feels like a relentless cycle of ups and downs. From the ceaseless scrolling through social media to the mindless binge-eating or the numbing effects of substances like weed and alcohol, the excessive studying or an insatiable need to stay constantly occupied. These coping mechanisms offer temporary solace from life's realities. These behaviors serve as shields against the suffering we experience as a result of experiencing life which only provide a temporary reprieve from the challenges we face.