The Addict
Julie* (Not her real name) is a very pretty girl. She still is. However, Julie over the years became a very different person. She used to be very into her studies and then overnight, she just changed. She began failing and eventually dropped out of school.
Now despite the lack of education, she is somewhat successful in her career. Or she has made many of us to believe. Anyhow, Julie is an addict. She is addicted to almost anything that is well, considered by ‘normal’ society as bad.
Whenever, we mention about Julie’s addictions. A lot of people who knew her were genuinely shocked.
“I knew she was wild but I never knew she was this wild.� Was the common reply I get.
You see, Julie is addicted to sex, alcohol, cigarette, drugs, self mutilation and compulsive shopping. She is basically the walking version of the Seven Deadly Sins. I can’t help but wonder if she got the influence from her ex boyfriend or was it her ex boyfriend who influenced her. (I happen to know the guy and he is also an addict of the mentioned matters)
However, from the outside, we all see that Julie is having it all. Many envy her life. So care free, enjoying everything sinful. Did I mention that this girl eats like a pig but does not gain a single pound?
Despite all that, I wonder if she is doing all these things, to compensate for something she lacks in her life.
Then again, it is not my life and I should not judge. I would so hate it if someone were to judge me.