Detox Dave and the Ducks
“The Misadventures of Detox Dave"
Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a character named Detox Dave. Dave was notorious for his hilarious antics, but he had a peculiar addiction—collecting rubber ducks. Yes, you read that right, rubber ducks. He couldn’t resist their vibrant colors, cute beady eyes, and squeaky goodness.
Dave’s addiction had gotten out of control, with rubber ducks taking over his entire house. One day, he decided he needed to kick the habit and go cold turkey. With determination in his heart and a big garbage bag in his hand, Dave began his journey to sobriety.
But breaking free from rubber ducks was no easy feat. As Dave walked down the street, he couldn’t help but notice rubber ducks everywhere. In every shop window, on every street corner, even in people’s front yards—rubber ducks seemed to mock him, calling out, “Quack, quack, Dave, come and collect us!”
Determined to resist the temptation, Dave tried distraction. He took up knitting, thinking it would occupy his hands and mind. Soon, his house was filled with rows upon rows of knitted duck sweaters, each one more elaborate than the last. Friends and neighbors couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of Dave surrounded by his peculiar creations.
Undeterred, Dave sought solace in exercise. He joined a local gym and threw himself into workouts with gusto. But lo and behold, what did he find in the gym’s pool? Rubber ducks, floating and bobbing to their heart’s content. Dave couldn’t help but burst into laughter, imagining them enjoying their aquatic adventures.
As Dave stumbled from one comedic situation to another, he realized that the journey to recovery didn’t have to be grim and serious. He found solace in laughter and the ability to find humor in his addiction. The more he embraced the absurdity of his situation, the easier it became to resist the lure of rubber ducks.
Word of Dave’s hilarious misadventures spread throughout the town, and soon he became a local legend. People started sharing their own quirky addictions and found comfort in knowing they weren’t alone in their peculiarities.
Eventually, Dave’s addiction faded into the background, becoming a humorous footnote in his life. He went on to start a comedy club, using his own experiences as material to bring laughter to others. Rubber ducks still made an occasional appearance in his jokes, reminding everyone that life’s quirks could be sources of endless laughter.
And so, Detox Dave became a symbol of hope, showing that even in the face of addiction, laughter and a lighthearted approach can pave the way to recovery. His tale reminds us that sometimes the best way to conquer our demons is to embrace the absurdity and find joy in life’s unexpected twists and turns.
Tim Welch, LPCC Mental Health Counseling,
Newark, Ohio Licking County Online Therapy. Virtual Counseling for Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health Issues.
