Health and Wellness Blog
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From Rock Bottom to Bearcrawling Toward Purpose
Brenton shares his personal journey from alcohol dependency to recovery. He reflects on the signs of his addiction, including a DUI and deteriorating health. After recognizing his problem in 2022, he sought help and underwent treatment. Now, he embraces sobriety,… Continue reading
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I Don’t Want to Be Disabled, But I Am
Sarah Fader challenges the negative connotations of “disability,” expressing frustration with societal labels that deem her inadequate. Embracing her uniqueness, she rejects the idea of “normal” and advocates for self-acceptance. As CEO of Stigma Fighters and an accomplished author, she… Continue reading
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On A Mission From God
On a fateful Friday, Kevin Paull received a distressing call from a sponsee in Texas, revealing his wife’s sudden death. He decided to support his friend, traveling for several days to be with him. Kevin later learned of another tragedy… Continue reading
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From Rock Bottom to Sobriety: One Woman’s Path to Recovery
Kendra shares her transformative journey from addiction to sobriety. Fifteen years ago, she hit rock bottom in a public bathroom, realizing her need for help. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, she rebuilt her life, gained custody of her children, and embraced her… Continue reading
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How Lyrics Helped Me Cope with Loss
In his reflective narrative, Liam Price explores themes of loss, music, and identity after his father’s passing. He grapples with grief while finding solace in songs from Lil Uzi Vert and Yacht Rock, highlighting how music connects him to cherished… Continue reading
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Divorce and Recovery
Sandra Smith reflects on her journey of self-help over thirty years, detailing her struggle with alcohol despite achieving success in other life areas. After realizing her drinking impacted her marriage, she quit in 2020, which led to divorce. Now, she… Continue reading
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Alcohol Abuse in the Veteran Community
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance among veterans, often used to cope with stress, loneliness, and trauma from military service. The challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, along with issues like PTSD and depression, can lead to increased drinking.… Continue reading
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Reflecting on Two Years of Sobriety
Jeremy Climer shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism after years of heavy drinking, detailing the challenges and transformations he faced during sobriety. He emphasizes the difficulties of living sober, the lack of support, and the emotional struggles he encountered. Climer… Continue reading
