My Addiction
Hi. My Name is Jason.
It started so innocently. I had just moved to a new city and didn’t bring all my stuff. There was a sell at Nordstrom and my old whites weren’t really looking white any more. I thought, “I need these.” It was slow at first I found some good deals and needed to replace a pair. Then I needed some for a different weather. Then I got some for work. Then I started to read about them. Then I started to know release dates, where to buy special editions, it became a problem. “It’s not just me,” I said. I thought everyone was doing it. It was a bonding experience, but then I went out alone. I bought them at full price. I couldn’t stop
It’s not just me I’m hurting. I am bringing my little niece down too. She already has nine pairs and she just turned two. I just bought her two more today. I buy her matching pairs to what I have. When ever she sees a pair she points and shouts, “Uncle Shoes! Uncle Shoes!” I got them for my whole family. “Uncle shoes for mommy?” she asks. Is this the impression I am sending to the little one? I had to move to get a new closet so the collection can grow. I keep them in their boxes now. I am buying my clothes so they match. I know it’s a problem, but I don’t know whom to turn to.
If you, or someone you know, is suffering like me, let me know. I am looking to get a support group together. Hopefully we can beat this addiction together.
Thank you.
The Collection:
It started so innocently. I had just moved to a new city and didn’t bring all my stuff. There was a sell at Nordstrom and my old whites weren’t really looking white any more. I thought, “I need these.” It was slow at first I found some good deals and needed to replace a pair. Then I needed some for a different weather. Then I got some for work. Then I started to read about them. Then I started to know release dates, where to buy special editions, it became a problem. “It’s not just me,” I said. I thought everyone was doing it. It was a bonding experience, but then I went out alone. I bought them at full price. I couldn’t stop
It’s not just me I’m hurting. I am bringing my little niece down too. She already has nine pairs and she just turned two. I just bought her two more today. I buy her matching pairs to what I have. When ever she sees a pair she points and shouts, “Uncle Shoes! Uncle Shoes!” I got them for my whole family. “Uncle shoes for mommy?” she asks. Is this the impression I am sending to the little one? I had to move to get a new closet so the collection can grow. I keep them in their boxes now. I am buying my clothes so they match. I know it’s a problem, but I don’t know whom to turn to.
If you, or someone you know, is suffering like me, let me know. I am looking to get a support group together. Hopefully we can beat this addiction together.
Thank you.
The Collection:
