Nimkeek
11 min readJul 15, 2021

THE MONSTROUS NATURE OF ADDICTION

Engaging in a solitary battle with an invincible opponent

Photo by Mahdi Bafande on Upsplash

I developed an extraordinary bond with my son from the time he started learning to talk. Our relationship has always been uncommon, so it was easy to quit drinking again 19 years ago. There was a slight possibility of me getting custody of him, and there was no possibility I could win a parental custody battle if I was drinking. I still struggle to understand why, but I…