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I was recently at a dinner with two friends, when we began discussing mental illness and mental health treatment.

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Looking back, I can see that the gap between us was growing this entire time.

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With it being award season and everything, I think it’s finally time that I explain why we should stop praising this remake of A Star is Born.

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How do I help you? How do you get better? 

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You do not have to be them. You will one day escape the hell you’re living in, and you will do better than that. I know you can.

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I came to the retreat to try to be a better person. Mary came to give people the impression that she could actually be a better person.

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Making mistakes and bad choices IS the human condition.

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The most important thing to note perhaps is that forcing any form of recovery is unnecessary and could be more damaging.

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I can’t help but reflect on how I’ve gotten here.

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The hard truth is, no amount of love or care from family and friends will persuade an addict to stop using.