Hispanic woman in a jean jacket looking directly at the viewer
By
María Ramos

I had my first sip of beer at the age of 6. It was just a sip – like training wheels. 

A childhood photo of the author and her brother holding hands on a leafy walk
By
Sophie Gabrion

What does it mean to honor someone you’ve lost to an overdose? How do you remember someone who died from a disease most of the world would rather forget?

The author's holiday card, featuring photos of friends, family, and travel on a red background
By
Holly Jespersen

Here are my top tips for getting festive without jeopardizing your health.

Lee V
By
Lee Varon

When we love someone with a SUD, it can preoccupy every moment — Where are they? Are they ok?

Dave Becker and Friends
By
Dave Becker

Building community in Boston – one weekend at a time!

Girl-sitting-looking-at-the-camera
By
Gely de la Cruz

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

Father and son
By
Patrick Gabrion

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

Pride flag with diverse friend group
By
Maritza Hiciano

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

Mother & Daughter on a Beach
By
Maritza Hiciano

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.

Mother and Daughter
By
Alexis Cavo

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.

Stephanie Hazard on boat
By
Stephanie Hazard

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

A non-alcoholic drink sitting on a table next to a lemon
By
Shelby John

After a few sips, a switch flipped in my brain. I started to fantasize about this drink, about the feeling of a good buzz. 

Two muppets talking in a park
By
Kelsey Ferrara

The holidays can bring up painful emotions, especially for those of us who have lost a loved one. 

An image of Cade Reddington crossing his arms and smiling at the camera.
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

The addiction crisis is growing and it's taking lives like Cade's. 

An image of Vanessa and her brother, James
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

Fentanyl: it's what starts my story, but it's also what stopped my brother's life.