Warning: this video delves deeply into the topic of addiction. If you or someone you love has suffered, or is currently suffering from this disease, the contents of the essay may be triggering. If you are suffering from addiction and need help (you do, I promise), or know someone who needs help, call 18006624357 or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you now. You are not alone.

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In this deeply personal video essay, I relate to the story of Ellie in the Last of Us Part II. Because, after all, addicts recognize addicts.

00:00 Introduction
07:45 The Case for Addiction in The Last of Us Part II
20:05 The Last of Us Part II Through the Lens ("Lense" in the video I'm sorry :) of Addiction
39:27 Conclusion: Hope Remains

The short video interview snippets with the game actors and director were taken from ‪@KindaFunnyGames‬ (I can remove them if I need to gentlemen you do good work…I’m not making any money from the use)

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