Personal Stories
Read the real and inspiring stories of recovering addicts as they tackle hard topics from their own journey and experiences in addiction.
Addicted to Vicodin: One Woman's Story
By LeAnn BrownGrowing up, words like substance abuse and addiction were never even a part of my vocabulary. I lived in a small community, and... Continue Reading
Growing up, words like substance abuse and addiction were never even a part of my vocabulary. I lived in a small community, and... Continue Reading
My Personal Journey Towards Recovery
By Rebecca KovacsOne recovering addict shares how she used time as an ally rather than a detriment during her journey towards recovery. Continue Reading
One recovering addict shares how she used time as an ally rather than a detriment during her journey towards recovery. Continue Reading
Bouncing Back After Relapse: It's Not All Bad
By Dawn HurleyFinding yourself in the midst of a relapse can feel like an insurmountable failure, leaving you wondering how you became enslav... Continue Reading
Finding yourself in the midst of a relapse can feel like an insurmountable failure, leaving you wondering how you became enslav... Continue Reading
How the #MyYoungerSelf Campaign Sheds Light On Mental Health
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.In 2016, the Child’s Mind Institute launched the #MyYoungerSelf campaign as a platform for celebrities to share personal storie... Continue Reading
In 2016, the Child’s Mind Institute launched the #MyYoungerSelf campaign as a platform for celebrities to share personal storie... Continue Reading
Recovery Hero of the Week: Nick Howard
By Nicholas Howard"This is my story from the depths of addiction to the road to recovery. If I put my recovery first, everything else comes first... Continue Reading
"This is my story from the depths of addiction to the road to recovery. If I put my recovery first, everything else comes first... Continue Reading
Recovery Hero of the Week: Cris Carter
By Donn Gruta"I lost my job. The Philadelphia Eagles released me, and then subsequently the Minnesota Vikings claimed me and they demanded t... Continue Reading
"I lost my job. The Philadelphia Eagles released me, and then subsequently the Minnesota Vikings claimed me and they demanded t... Continue Reading