I CAN RELATE: You Are So Brave… (My Loud Whispers of Hope)

“You are so brave to share your story,” many people have said to me throughout the years. “Thank you,” I would humbly reply and never felt like I was brave. Each time I share my story of living, surviving and overcoming severe mental illness it becomes easier and the need to be brave becomes less. …

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FO’REAL!?: Studies showing potential of CBD as effective Tx for menstrual cramps

There is no good reason to believe that menstrual cramps and menstrual pain are vastly different than regular cramps and pain. Especially because the cramps and pain are often caused by the same hormonal response. This makes the studies still relevant and useful. These studies have shown that CBD can help relieve pain and cramps. …

MEDIA: This is a Family Illness

MEDIA: Miss Jenkins

She is beautiful and exquisite in a multitude of ways.  Her realness is cleansing.  She operates a vlog on YouTube called Juggling the Jenkins, and it's wonderful.

FROM 1 ADDICT 2 ANOTHER: Professional Author David J. Saffold Shares Story of Addiction

It is a real treat for me to present & share the story of professional life coach & widely-known author David J. Saffold.  (I'll actually be displaying, with gracious permission, some more contact info for this very talented man.)  Dave possesses, without a doubt, a genuine desire to help other addicts to achieve happiness and …

ENTRY: A Parent’s Perspective

'My Daughter’s Addiction Has Made Me Stronger' ~ When you hear about someone with an addiction overdosing and dying, you might think of how depressing it is that this person was willing to do these things to themselves for so long, and so hard that it kills them. If you don’t have an addicted loved …

MEDIA: Under the Bridge

Just about everyone knows "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  A lot of people know, too, that the song does in fact pertain to drug addiction.  Many alt-rock/indie-rock bands from the early '90s were experiencing major woes when it came to the various members engaging in illicit drug use.  Obviously, partying is …

MEDIA: Muse du Jour

I was feeling inspired today.  You know, that's one thing I truly love about being sober.  It feels so good and fulfilling to experience real emotions again.  And it could be any emotion.  I remember having a somewhat curious bout of constant crying spells about a month into sobriety.  I know this has happened to …

ART: The Apprehensive Addict

I've been to many invigorating AA meetings.  And I get it; some meetings are most certainly not as fulfilling as others.  Also, it's plausible that some addicts or alcoholics might have had a negative experience related to attending a meeting, and it might be why he or she doesn't continue to go.  This is part …

MEDIA: Angel — a True Classic

I need some distraction / Beautiful release / Memories seep from my veins / Let me be empty / Oh, and weightless, / and maybe, / I'll find some peace tonight / In the arms of an angel / These are such memorable and compelling words.  This is from the undeniably enchanting Angel, written and …