10 Ideas for Sober First Dates
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) By Cheryl Steinberg We all know that alcohol is abundantly present in our daily lives: from TV...
View Article11 Telltale Signs Someone is Lying to You
By Cheryl Steinberg Ever get the feeling someone’s lying to you? It may be your intuition – your Spidey sense tingling – that someone is being dishonest with you. Chances are, you’re picking up on...
View ArticleIs Empathy the Future of Our Evolution?
Author: Justin Mckibben What exactly is empathy? Empathy is defined in a broad range of emotions, and most common is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It is the capacity to...
View ArticleHeart People VS Head People: Who Are You?
Author: Justin Mckibben Has anyone ever told you to follow your heart? Does this kind of logic resonate with you, or do you feel better inspired when someone directs you to use your head in making...
View ArticleNew Headspace App: Meditation Made Simple
Author: Justin Mckibben Mindfulness meditation has been practiced by Buddhists for thousands of years, and cultivating mindfulness is often considered the key to overcoming suffering and recognizing...
View ArticleHow My Friends Saved My Life
Author: Justin Mckibben When I say this, I say it with absolute certainty; the people around me today that I have the privilege of calling my friends have saved my life. I mean if I’m being completely...
View ArticleWhat are Friends 4: The 4 Different Types of Friends Everyone Should Have
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Justin Mckibben Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman,...
View ArticleThings That Saved Me in My Second Year Sober
Photo of Author Author: Justin Mckibben As of November 28th, 2015 it will officially be 2 years since my last drink. That’s 730 days. 17,520 hours. 1,051,200 minutes. 63,072,000 seconds… miracles! I...
View ArticleRobert Downey Jr. Receives Pardon; Credits Kung Fu for His Recovery
Author: Shernide Delva Robert Downey Jr., the Iron Man we’ve come to love on the big screen, has always been open to the media about his battles with drug addiction. The actor has come a long way from...
View Article6 Signs of Being Too Dependent
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Justin Mckibben It isn’t always easy to see the signs of being too dependent,...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleUtah Governor Declares Porn a ‘Health Hazard’ and Signs Two Bills
Author: Shernide Delva Back in February, we published an article on how Utah Republican State Senator Todd Weiler declared porn a public health crisis. Weiler came out in protest of pornography citing...
View Article5 Symptoms of Self-Disrespect You Should Stop NOW
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Justin Mckibben Who among us has not been warned in our lifetime that we should treat...
View ArticleIs Addiction an Attachment Disorder?
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Shernide Delva There are many theories on why some people struggle with addiction and...
View ArticleIs It Okay For Sober People To Be Sexy?
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Justin Mckibben Recently a post came across my news-feed on Facebook about how a...
View ArticleControversial Blog Highlights Stigma Behind Mental Illness
Author: Shernide Delva A controversial blog is making its rounds on the internet this week, and it reminds us that mental illness stigma remains a real and grave problem. Considering May is National...
View Article8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking Antidepressants
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Shernide Delva Depression is a serious medical condition, and the decision to take...
View ArticleTrigger Warnings: Have We Taken It Too Far?
(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Author: Shernide Delva *Trigger Warning* This piece discusses trigger warnings. Please avoid...
View ArticleWhy I’m a Hug Dealer: The Helping Power of Hugs
Author: Justin Mckibben We’ve all heard that oh-so-clever cliché that has been used by generic T-shirt makers and plastered on ironic bumper-stickers… “HUGS NOT DRUGS.” You may have heard it so often...
View ArticleThe ‘Parenting is Prevention’ Billboard Controversy
Author: Shernide Delva A billboard in Frederick, Maryland reads “Addiction is preventable. Parenting is Prevention.” Parents were not happy with the message. The billboard has received tons attention...
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