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The Failures of Mental Health Care: Time for Change
Contributing Writer – Amy Bazerman It’s been nine years since I came home to find my then 13-year-old sitting at the top of the stairs, holding a knife to her stomach. Nine years since I rushed her to Children’s Hospital… Continue reading
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Meditation: A Path to Overcoming Anxiety and Anger
Guest Contributor – Ladd Everitt When I think about it now, I realize I have been dealing with depression, anxiety, and anger since I was a teenager. People experience different physical symptoms, but for me it was daily tension in… Continue reading
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Letting Go: A Parent’s Journey as Kids Grow Up
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo There’s something surreal about watching your youngest kid go off to college. My heart is full of conflicting emotions. The pride I feel is overwhelming, but there’s also this undercurrent of something deeper, something more… Continue reading
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Welcome to Sober Not Subtle: Your Community for Recovery
Welcome to Sober Not Subtle—a space dedicated to sharing, healing, and kicking ass in recovery! As someone who has been in recovery since 2010, I know how challenging recovery can be at times. But I also know that we don’t have… Continue reading
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Embracing Mindfulness: Overcoming the Burden of ‘Should’
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo Staying in the moment is something I work on every day. Practicing mindfulness makes everything more manageable, less stressful, and more fulfilling. It forces me to slow down. It allows me to appreciate what’s right… Continue reading
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It’s Never Too Late to Change Course: How Sobriety Led Me to a Meaningful Career
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo When I got sober in 2010, I was 39. From the outside, my life seemed pretty perfect—a beautiful family, a successful business, a popular blog, a nice house, two cars, and, for God’s sake, over… Continue reading
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The Fentanyl Crisis: A Call to Action
Contributing Writer – Jason Mayo The other day, I was browsing my LinkedIn feed and came across an illustration that caught my eye. There were three glass jars, all the same size. Each jar had a black ball inside. The first… Continue reading
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How to Talk to Kids About Your Recovery
The author shares their journey to sobriety, emphasizing the challenges faced, particularly regarding family dynamics. With support from a 12-step program and advice from experienced peers, they learned to communicate their sobriety to their young daughters by referring to gatherings… Continue reading
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Exploring What Scares Us: Death Isn’t #1
The author reflects on humanity’s fear of death, noting it surprisingly doesn’t top fear lists, replaced by public speaking and mundane fears. They express sadness about leaving loved ones behind rather than fear of death itself. The significance of legacy… Continue reading
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Colonoscopy Countdown: A Sobering Reminder
The author reflects on their journey of long-term recovery from alcoholism, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one’s addiction and the ongoing challenges it presents. They humorously note how certain experiences, like preparing for a colonoscopy, remind them of their identity… Continue reading
