{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 4 - Relapse","description":"This week I talk about relapse as it relates to old habits and addictions. It took a lot out of me to tell this story and to be honest I almost did not hit publish on this post. I have been going back and forth in my mind as I try to convince myself that this message is relevant enough to post. I tell a lot of my own story but I have met fellow travelers on this journey of life who have been in the grips of addictions that are much more advanced than mine. On a periodic basis, I am grateful that I have been able to get most of my impulses under control. Addiction is no joke and if you are actively engaged in an addiction that is ruining your life I encourage you to get help. From personal experience, I can tell you that the line between being fine and falling apart is very thin and is a dangerous one to walk. I have destroyed many wonderful opportunities and ended connections that had the potential to be wonderful because of my own addictions. Depending on where you live in the world help will look different for you and the anxiety induced by the process of asking for help is real. Of course, I can not tell you how to live your life but I hope that this message can be a reason for you to take a good look at yourself and try change habits that your future self would regret A photo of the handwritten story I read and a link to the accompanying video for this episode can be found on my website. www.ramonshitta.com\/ Subscribe to the show if it resonates with you and don't forget to rate the show. It helps me know what content you enjoy the most.    ","author_name":"Storytime with Ramon","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ramonshitta.com\/","html":"