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They say that when you're using drugs, it's all about you—your needs, your highs, and your escape from reality. But then, in recovery,...

This morning, unable to sleep, I found myself watching Mom  on Nick at Nite. It was the first season—the one where she still has her two...

I guess we're strangers again, but this time with memories. Thank you for everything you did for me. I know I will truly miss you; your...

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a deeply important time to come together, raise awareness, and offer support to those who may be...

Not having any friends has really worn me down. It feels like I’m carrying a heavy weight all the time, knowing there’s no one to lean on...

Yesterday, I finally got around to washing all my bedding, but I was too exhausted to put everything back on last night, so I just...

Money can often cause problems within families. Issues like fights over inheritance, uneven sharing of wealth, or different views on...

I'm a little worried that my grand exit from Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld two years ago might haunt my chances of being rehired—pun...

This week, I applied for three different jobs, and I was thrilled to get an offer for one of them. But, of course, it’s not the one I...

There’s so much going on in my head every day that it feels unbearable. I can hardly get a restful night’s sleep because my mind just...

Life is a series of moments that shape us, a journey where growth often comes from discomfort, and meaning is found not in what we have,...

Some people in AA start to feel superior, thinking they've beaten their addiction. But they might not realize they've just swapped one...

I had a job interview coming up, and my mom told me to tell them that I’d been taking care of my Gramma as the reason I haven’t worked in...

I just finished both seasons of Kevin Can F *k Himself and really liked it. The way it mixes dark comedy with drama, switching from a...

People struggling with addiction often have a hard time understanding that not everyone shares their experience. They may assume that...

They say everything happens for a reason, but I’ve never quite bought into that idea. To me, it feels like a comforting cliché people use...

Last night, I had two comps for Velour  and was excited to catch up with my friend Kristin, who I hadn’t seen in years. I offered her the...

Today, as I was driving, Kelly Clarkson's "Broken & Beautiful" came on again, and it felt like it was written just for me. The song’s...

I’ve been feeling absolutely awful lately. I’m convinced it’s all connected to my teeth, but it's been more than just the usual pain. I...

Not that this is a good thing, but just like in theater, where the audience only sees what the actors want them to, life’s no different....