The Shatterproof Blog

Addiction is an isolating disease for everyone. But since Ian's death, I've learned that almost everyone has a loved one or knows someone with a substance use disorder.

On the one-year anniversary of her son’s overdose death, Julie Labinski testified in the Wisconsin State Legislature in support of new addiction legislation.

During stressful times, it's important to take care of yourself—especially for caregivers.

I’d love to tell my mom that I understand how much shame she’s feeling. I want to tell her how her drinking affects me. But it's hard.

Without my recovery, I wouldn’t have been able to be there for my mom when she was sick and needed me. 

Since November 16, 2018, there are two questions that instantly make my heart stop.

What does this mean for families impacted by addiction?

Browse for support groups and local resources. 

Recovery is not just the absence of an addiction. It’s recovering and rediscovering the person inside.

If you are reading this to hear another war story, then please go ahead and stop.

President Biden must act now. 

My mother had no shortage of clients, but as far as I could tell, she was anything but popular.

Being a mom feels impossible sometimes. 

Addiction is real. But so is your ability to overcome it.

Lights, camera, action!