I got bored of the tedious conversations, talking to the dealer in a stairwell where you're not supposed to be, then going back to a depressing room and spending nine hours locked up going 'eeerh', then going back to get more with what little money you have left
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moran describes the depressing cycle of addiction and boredom without romanticizing it.
- In plain terms
- Drugs involve boring talks, locked rooms, and spending money you don't have.
- What can you take from it?
- Addiction is often dull and desperate, not glamorous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does addiction look like realistically?
- How do you cope with boredom?
Another view
It describes a cycle of despair rather than offering hope.
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