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""I wasn't losing my life all at once. I was losing it one hour, one bet, and one lie at a time."" From the outside, A.L. Fox had what many dream of: a steady career in New York City, a peaceful apartment, and the appearance of a grounded, successful life. But beneath that carefully maintained surface, a quiet war was unfolding. What began as a single bet in the neon heat of Las Vegas-a harmless spin on the number eleven-slowly evolved into a precise and consuming addiction that rewired every corner of his world. THE QUIET WAR INSIDE ME is not a feel-good recovery memoir. It is a stark, intimate dissection of the ""functioning addict""-the man who smiles at colleagues, answers messages, keeps the routine alive, and then returns home to a private prison only he can see. In this gripping and brutally honest account, Fox breaks down the inner mechanics of addiction: - The Seductive Beginning - when escape becomes easier to love than reality. - The Architecture of Lies - the elaborate rules, rituals, and justifications built to maintain the illusion of control. - The Invisible Cost - the slow erosion of identity, time, and truth. - The Breaking Point - the moment the mask slips, and denial is no longer possible. There are no clichés, shortcuts, or cheap promises here. Fox rejects the myth of sudden redemption. Instead, he focuses on responsibility, clarity, and the quiet, relentless courage required to reclaim oneself one decision at a time. This book is a mirror for anyone who has ever run from their own truth. It is a lifeline for those trapped in the ""falling silence"" of their habits-and a reminder that while addiction thrives in secrecy, healing begins the moment the silence is broken. Part I of this journey does not end with victory. It ends with truth. And truth is the only place where rebuilding can begin.

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