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Why Shaming People with Addiction Doesn’t Really Work Author: Justin Mckibben Does anyone else remember that episode in Game of Thrones when Cersei Lannister (played by the amazing Lena Headey) was marched naked through the streets of King’s Landing for the “walk of atonement”? During this public ritual... Learn More

4 Questions on Self-Love VS Narcissism [caption id="attachment_21263" align="aligncenter" width="447"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Narcissism is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. The “selfie society”... Learn More

Why Offensive Stigma on Store Signs Sparks Outrage in Ohio Author: Justin Mckibben As much as I love where I come from, Columbus, Ohio has been through a lot recently. Ohio in general has seen some of the worst addiction and overdose rates in its history, and the state was... Learn More

The Real Impact of Repeated Racism on Mental Health Author: Justin Mckibben As tragically contrite as it may seem to say, racism is still a thing. Many would argue that as long as there are different races, it will exist because people will always find a reason to hate... Learn More

Trigger Warnings: Have We Taken It Too Far? [caption id="attachment_19939" align="aligncenter" width="374"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva *Trigger Warning* This piece discusses trigger warnings. Please avoid if you are uncomfortable with the... Learn More

What a Normie Should Know Before Dating a Recovering Addict Author: Shernide Delva Truthfully, I did not know what to expect the first time I discovered I was dating a recovering drug addict. I was slightly concerned it would not be the right match. After all, only another addict could... Learn More

7 Fearless Ways Successful People Think Author: Shernide Delva Ever wonder what makes a successful person successful? It can be challenging to make goals for your future, especially after overcoming an addiction. However, in recovery, you finally have the opportunity to live successfully without fear being... Learn More

4 Ways to Fight the Addiction Stigma [caption id="attachment_15072" align="aligncenter" width="471" class=" "] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Disease comes with stigma, there’s no denying that, no matter what brand of... Learn More

7 Signs You’re Addicted to Drama By Cheryl Steinberg Are you a “drama queen” or “king?” You’ve probably used this term to describe someone else at some point by now. You know the type: overly emotional – even about the smallest of things; blows everything out... Learn More

Florida Mother Crusades Against Breaking Bad Action Figure [caption id="attachment_14294" align="aligncenter" width="452" class=" "] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben This little bit on controversy about whether it is appropriate for a toy store to carry a drug dealing, gun toting, cancer patient action figure or not, and in all... Learn More

11 Signs of Depression Author: Justin Mckibben For anyone who has experienced depression, there is a noticeable difference between that deep and sometimes manic emotion and a rational sadness. Depression is a mood disorder that most people know to be characterized by extreme fits... Learn More

Lie, Deny, and Counter-accuse: How You Can Tell if Someone in Your Life is Being Less Than Truthful Author: Justin Mckibben You can’t handle the truth! Or at least that’s how some people in your life may treat you sometimes, especially addicts and alcoholics. There are all types of strategies addicts and alcoholics develop to get away with... Learn More

Why Shaming People with Addiction Doesn’t Really Work

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