The cycle of relapse and recovery can feel neverending from "summary" of Wasted by Marya Hornbacher
Marya Hornbacher vividly portrays the relentless nature of the cycle of relapse and recovery throughout her memoir, "Wasted." One of the most striking aspects of this cycle is its ability to feel like an endless loop, a never-ending rollercoaster of highs and lows, successes and failures. Hornbacher describes how the allure of relapse can be powerful, drawing her back into destructive behaviors despite her best efforts to stay on the path to recovery. The sense of familiarity and comfort that comes with relapse, even in the face of the inevitable consequences, can make it difficult to break free from the cycle. On the other hand, the...
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