The Shatterproof Blog

After losing her daughter Courtney, Cathy found purpose in honoring her memory and helping others by working with Shatterproof to bring awareness to SUD stigma.

A NYC Shatterproof Junior Council member, Mike is a dedicated advocate and fundraiser.

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

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?

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

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

Building community in Boston – one weekend at a time!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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