Recent content by mesa.lofi

This, of course, depends on where each user is in their recovery and their readiness to change. Denial is often associated with early recovery efforts or avoidance. I think a more proper way to say it is that a prominent feature of untreated or unrecognized alcoholism/addiction is denial...

There are plenty of books on the topic, and the theories of alcoholism range from biological to habitual to spiritual and beyond. There are also biographical and fictional accounts of alcoholism that you can pull from. One book that may be of interest is Adult Children of Alcoholics. I would...

As a reader, I like your first option the best. Using quotations but mixing up the ellipses, em dashes, and question mark/periods works very well. To my eye, this achieves exactly what you are trying to accomplish. Option two is highly stylized, which may or may not fit your vibe/style. Option...