Guest Contributors
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Healing Anxiety with a Meditation Practice
Sandra Smith shares her journey with anxiety and the transformative impact of meditation. After struggling with nocturnal panic attacks, she began meditating in 2020. This practice, part of her recovery, provides her peace and confidence. She emphasizes the importance of… Continue reading
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Remembering Brian: Coping With Grief and Honoring Love
Barbara Goldrich reflects on the profound loss of her husband, Brian, who passed away from prostate cancer in April 2024. She shares her experiences of grief, the challenges of caregiving, and the strength found in community support. Brian’s legacy of… Continue reading
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Seeking a Life Beyond Complacency
Amy Bazerman expresses a yearning for an extinction-level event as a means to escape the monotony of daily life. She desires genuine living, spontaneity, and the thrill of survival, embracing chaos as a catalyst for creativity and personal growth. Despite… Continue reading
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Embracing My Journey: ADHD, Recovery, and Finding My True Self
In “Living With ADHD,” Erin McNulty reflects on her lifelong struggle with ADHD, revealing how she initially concealed her diagnosis due to fear of judgment. Her journey to self-acceptance began in college and deepened through sobriety, allowing her to embrace… Continue reading
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From Darkness to Freedom: My Journey to 12 Years Sober
Chris Drapala shares his harrowing journey of alcohol addiction, detailing years of suffering, disconnection, and despair. In July 2013, he chose to seek help, marking the start of his sobriety. After overcoming numerous challenges, he reconnected with God and has… Continue reading
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Explore the Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis
Contributing Writer – Merrit Hartblay Cannabis and its potential link to psychosis has been the subject of considerable research and debate within the scientific community. While cannabis is widely used for recreational and medicinal purposes, concerns about its impact on mental… Continue reading
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The Importance of Seeking Help for Mental Health
Ladd Everitt reflects on his lifelong struggle with depression and anxiety, starting from childhood experiences with therapy to finally embracing medication in his early thirties. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help, addressing mental health without stigma, and stresses that… Continue reading
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Keep Your Head Above Your Feet: From Panic to Peace
After getting sober in 2012, I learned to pause, breathe, and respond instead of react. From family emergencies to job loss, recovery has given me tools to stay grounded. This story reflects on how AA principles, faith, and community helped… Continue reading
