Strong Women in Recovery
With all the craziness that has become everyday life, let’s take a step back and remember March is still international women’s month. Read More
Mark Nyman
My name is Mark Nyman. I am 25 years old, and have a Bachelor’s in English Literature. I enjoy writing poetry and short stories with underlying themes of support and resilience. I try to be subtle in theming and provide readers with an authentic experience. I believe everyone needs support, and that writing is the best way to reach people’s hearts.
I Don’t Know How
I’ll be the first to admit, That I don’t know how to love me. I always try to smother others in love, Give them all of me… Read More
Justin Bieber Opens Up About Past Addictions
Justin Bieber has joined the ranks of child stars who have opened up about the struggles of growing up a child star. While he’s opened up in the past, this time feels more serious, as he’s delved deeper into issues of addiction and depression. Read More
When Coping Fails – Demi Lovato’s Brutally Honest Depiction of Addiction and Sobriety
Demi Lovato’s first performance in about a year and half since she was hospitalized offers a different vision of hope, one that strips away empty platitudes and embraces harsh realities. Read More
Victims Can File Claims Against Purdue Pharma
Everyday Americans have now been given the opportunity to join prosecutors in fighting back and holding big pharmaceutical companies accountable for the opioid crisis. Read More
Holiday Shopping
Amazing, the world didn’t end. I’m still standing here. She’s still helping me. She didn’t make a face, just kept going. Read More
Audits reveal Sackler family withdrew 10.7 Billion from Purdue Pharma
Audits produced from Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy proceedings on Monday December 16th reveal that the Sackler family—the family who owns Purdue—have withdrawn $10.7 billion from the company since 2008. Read More
Alternatives to Oxycontin are not as safe as hoped
In the midst of the opioid epidemic and decline of Oxycontin, doctors are left scrambling to try and solve the issue that Oxycontin promised: relieve for chronic pain. Read More
Recovery Resource Hub
While searching for current events to write about this month, I stumbled upon a great new resource for those in need. Handling addiction and navigating through recovery can be difficult or near impossible alone, so having resources, information, or places to reach out to can always help. Read More
Veteran’s Day
Most days are the same with slight variations — As they should be in a small sleepy suburb. Customers come and go in a hurry, all with their lives as I stay in the store working until Read More
Billion Dollar Proposed Drug Settlement
In the middle of the month of October, four State Attorneys General proposed a $48 billion global settlement between states, cities, counties, and prominent drug companies accused of not only causing but maintaining and profiting from the opioid crisis in America. Read More
The Changing Seasons
The leaves turn green to orange, yellow, red — and in the final fleeting moments as they wither they decay to brown until eventually dead. We lament the loss of beauty hither Read More