Growing up, words like substance abuse and addiction were never even a part of my vocabulary. I lived in a small community, and... Continue Reading

One recovering addict shares how she used time as an ally rather than a detriment during her journey towards recovery. Continue Reading

Finding yourself in the midst of a relapse can feel like an insurmountable failure, leaving you wondering how you became enslav... Continue Reading

In 2016, the Child’s Mind Institute launched the #MyYoungerSelf campaign as a platform for celebrities to share personal storie... Continue Reading

One writer compares her ACOA story to an endless horror movie and how she found the power to claim her right to a life of heali... Continue Reading

You’re walking down the street, and you see a person with obvious signs of addiction and homelessness. Will you acknowledge or ... Continue Reading

Suicide is a worldwide issue. Much like addiction, it does not discriminate and is typically associated with mental health prob... Continue Reading

Being addicted to drugs or alcohol makes it much harder to keep a job. Continue Reading

For someone who loves an addict, there are other deaths we grieve a thousand times over besides a physical one. Continue Reading

Trying to make sense of addiction and bring understanding to the people around you can be a futile effort. Continue Reading

If my experiences make a difference to even one person, all of the pain and triumphs of my recovery journey will be rewarding f... Continue Reading

For one writer, writing about her struggles with alcohol abuse was the first step towards leaving addiction behind for good. Continue Reading

One writer shares how her life took a sudden turn from being a substance addicted "party girl" to an expectant mother in recovery. Continue Reading

One writer shares how being the breadwinner of a family while coping with alcoholism led her to seek recovery. Continue Reading

One writer shares her personal experience with Celebrate Recovery. Continue Reading