The Shatterproof Blog

Building community in Boston – one weekend at a time!

I'm the daughter of someone with an addictive personality. When I was a child, my father's favorite pastimes were drinking and gambling. When he was drinking, he was the nastiest person ever and I watched

Another Father’s Day is fast approaching. For me, it is not so much an occasion for celebrating, but more a time for reflection.

To celebrate Pride Month, we're celebrating these 3 stories of strength and recovery. 

As part of our celebration of Mental Health Action Day, we reached out to our supporters to learn about the habits and routines they use to take care of their mental well-being.

Kelli and her daughter Amelia openly share their experience as family members affected by substance use disorder, a story that resonates with far too many of us.

My mother had me at age 20, unexpectedly and not ready to take care of child. She was still in her party phase which actually, never really went away.

Research shows the words we use influence our perceptions.

This Alcohol Awareness Month, find out if it's time to seek help.

Five Things to Know

In honor of Women’s History Month, explore a few triumphs in America's history with addiction, achieved by historic heroines.

To honor those who came before us and those who continue to champion the cause today.

Learning how to love myself has been my greatest struggle and my greatest gift. 

Nitazenes are illicit opioids that have been growing in popularity across the US. 

Recovery is not the end; it's a beginning filled with possibilities for fulfillment.