Thank you for a thoughtful and respectful response. Absolutely my own issues cloud how I perceive the show (and everything else). Part of my journey is to be incredibly open and transparent about my addiction. I watched "Anonymous People" (on Netflix, FYI) which really resonated with me. The premise is 12 Step…

Fuck. I want a ticket to awesome town.

Thanks for making me laugh. I was feeling terribly insensitive.

I apologize. You're right, of course. I spoke without thinking.

You wouldn't see alcoholism portrayed in the same manner. Because alcohol is a more acceptable addiction. People don't see prescription drug use as quite so serious. When she switches to heroin, I'll be satisfied. (Joke!)

Thank you for that. My addiction is so advanced that almost every single moment while using is pain. You're right-it's not her daughter that makes her happy, it's the drug. Because it makes her feel normal. Or at least back to zero. She feels shitty if she doesn't use. That's what I'd like to see more of-the real…

I actually apologized to someone else who said the same thing. You're absolutely right. I spoke without thinking.

Jesus Christ, who's taking the show (or yourself) so seriously now?

Where did I say it was a failure? It has entertainment value. It's just not realistic.

Would she have slept with him without the promise of drugs?

They do not address her feelings about her losses. Addiction is an internal disease. Those are external losses. What about the pain she must feel? Shame? Guilt? How do those feelings affect her continued addiction? Let's remember she started out prostituting herself for drugs. Losing her R.N. license doesn't seem like…

Could very well be. I am, admittedly, naïve and gullible.

I've watched it all. But I've lived it longer.

Thank you for your thoughtful response. I guess my feelings are prostituting yourself by sleeping with a pharmacist is pretty bad. I am also looking at self-damage not necessarily how she damages others. Those are outward signs and addiction is a disease of self. (Which manifests itself outwardly.)

Fair. I'm sorry. I spoke without thinking.

If you're going to do a show specifically about addiction, you have a responsibility to show it honestly.

If you're using consistently, yes, in terms of quantity. For example, her tolerance should be building which leads to further problems of financing drugs as well as supply. That's where a lot of addicts get into trouble and why crime increases around drug use. Imagine having to explain to your partner where all the…

I so noticed that, too! Like, his butt was all contorted. You made me realize why!

I was high-functioning, too, but then I had money. Now, what would have happened once I ran out of it, who knows? I guess one complaint is they don't show the pain of it all. She's just an asshole with no regrets. I knew I was hurting others while using and it seriously destroyed me. Of course, I didn't stop. (Because…