Love, a common emotion that every human wants in some form—not always romantic, but sometimes just the feeling of support, warmth, and acceptance. We were built for connections, with so many people in the world, how could we ever all fit one picture? How could something as unpredictable as love be ... Read More
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Florence Welch Shares Her Story
In a recent article in Vogue, Florence Welch, frontwoman of Florence + the Machine, has opened up and reflected about her battle with alcoholism and an eating disorder. She had been sober and recovering for 5 years now, and shared her story to provide comfort to others facing similar ... Read More
John Oliver on the Opioid Epidemic
With the opioid crisis getting worse by the day, the time to take a stand and advocate change and action is necessary. John Oliver, host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, dedicated an episode on April 16, 2019 to raise awareness and call for action on the opioid epidemic. This episode is titled “Opioids ... Read More
Another Sober Day
So once again another passing of May. And once again, the passing of another day. A single step is needed to embark on an arduous journey. A single word is needed to start a novel. A single action to spark a revolution. A single moment to weave together a life. Small tasks seem to go ... Read More
The Hierophant
They say Spring is the time of rebirth and new beginnings. No more dreary winter days. Death, cold, darkness. Though for myself I never thought the first weeks of Spring were anything that special, in fact the only thing coming to life are usually my allergies this time of year. I wonder what Winter ... Read More
Take Back Day
Google has shown support for National Prescription Drug Take back Day. This day will occur on April 27th, from 10am-2pm. Google has provided locations for “save disposal” of prescription drugs. This is an effort to help prevent drug abuse. The official site for Take Back Day writes that a 2017 ... Read More
Vilma Biliene and How Recovery is Possible
“I avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward” – Charlotte Bronte This famous quote from Victorian novelist Charlotte Bronte was evoked by Lithuanian model and entrepreneur Vilma Biliene, who has an emotional, tragic, and inspiring story about her journey through addiction ... Read More
Imperium
The shackles and chains softly rattle Constraints so quiet yet debilitatingly strong. My soul hums a silent and haunting song, A war cry defenseless and fortified, the internal battle. Thoughts of darkness have colonized my mind, sending armies of doubt to chip away hope. Another wall ... Read More
Motivation for the Journey
Celebrity and TV personality Steve-O has participated in a triathlon to celebrate 10 years of Sobriety about 6 months ago. According to Melissa Mathews, a reporter for Runner’s World, “The Jackass star competed in the celebrity division of the 32nd annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon in Los Angeles, ... Read More
Who Will Love Me
I held a lover once in my hands Love I thought that’d last, untouched by Time’s sands. To be loved by another, was all I thought I ever wished for, Naivety crept in my heart, and I knew soon I’d close the door, For both I and my lover lost the love that once or never bonded us. I had ... Read More