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Addiction and the Craving for Wholeness

When children grow up with experiences of trauma or deprivation, it is not uncommon for them to feel an inner emptiness. Confronted with what may be overwhelming negative emotions (sadness, hurt, fear, unworthiness,) and never having had the opportunity to learn healthy “self-soothing,” these individuals adapt by finding or developing more unhealthy coping strategies, including various forms of addiction.
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The Tortoise

The Tortoise

The tortoise is a favorite in African folklore and appears in many East African tales as “Mzee Kobe” (mzee – “old one”; kobe – “tortoise”). African tortoises live to be over 100 years old and represent longevity and endurance. Mzee Kobe is depicted as old and wise, loyal and unwavering in the face of obstacles or challenges.
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