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1. The DIY Steps to Serenity by mizdiz

   Fandoms: The Walking Dead (TV), The Walking Dead & Related Fandoms  

   • Explicit
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/M
   • Complete Work

   08 Jun 2025

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Daryl Dixon/Carol Peletier
   • Juanita "Princess" Sanchez
   • Tara Chambler
   • Rick Grimes
   • Michonne (Walking Dead)
   • Jesus (Walking Dead)
   • Sophia Peletier
   • Drug Addiction
   • Past Drug Addiction
   • Implied/Referenced Domestic Violence
   • Suicide Attempt
   • Comedy
   • Dark Comedy
   • Dramedy
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Sex
   • lots of sex and feelings
   • nafwb (narcotics anonymous friends with benefits)
   • Friends to Lovers

   Summary

   “How do you know I’m not just another addiction?”

   “‘Cause addictions only take from you, but all you do is make me a better person. Addiction ruins your life, but you make my life worth livin’.” Daryl cupped Carol’s face in his hands and looked her dead in the eye. “That, and you can’t go down on OxyContin.”

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   this is a love story. enjoy.

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   English

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