The Shatterproof Blog

I'm Shelby John - a mother, a wide, an athlete, a therapist, and a person in recovery. 

On November 5th, Susan celebrated 30 years of sobriety. And what she’s accomplished is remarkable.

3 out of 10 teens who receive an opioid prescription before their high school graduation are more likely to misuse opioids in the future. 

If you are grieving while in recovery - you are in the middle of one of life's most difficult experiences. 

Dating is thrilling and exciting – but it can get complicated when you’re trying to maintain your sobriety.

Commonly known as a relapse, a recurrence of substance use disorder symptoms isn't a sign of failure. Here's what experts say about supporting someone through the experience.

Self-care makes me a better version of myself.

I used to try to be everything to everyone. But in recovery, I've learned how to have deeper, more meaningful friendships.

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

25% of individuals with binge eating disorder also have a coexisting substance use disorder.

My journey through eating disorders and addiction.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Ashley Miller to discuss co-occurring disorders. 

After talking to grieving families, we've made it easier for loved ones to give a donation in lieu of flowers. 

Opioids have played a role in the overdose crisis, but the problem runs much deeper than the drugs themselves. 

For those dealing with chronic knee pain, summer can come with a sense of dread