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Rosemary Blackburn

These mothers found hope in recovery. 

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Lights, camera, action! 

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Maureen Sperling

My son Matthew, who passed away on November 15, 2012 at the age of 35, was my heart.

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By
Jess Keefe

There are ways to get through the holidays.

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By
Sarah Bowen

I called one of my remaining friends and said, “Help me, Helen. You’re my only hope.”

By
Jeff Vande Zande

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

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Nancy Vericker

Coupled with fear is a flicker of hope.

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At 15, Bryanna struggled with alcohol and drugs. Today, she’s thriving in recovery. 

By
Peter Lazier

This is what I know with certainty about my son Ryan.

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Editorial Team

Video series from Addiction Policy Forum

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Helen Morrison

Volunteering with Shatterproof offers me a sense of giving back. 

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Editorial Team

Professional and well educated with a penchant for pinot grigio.

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Eden Sassoon

Growing up a Sassoon, daughter of a beauty icon, I was under a lot of pressure.

By
Britt Doyle

The Secret that Everyone Knew

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Editorial Team

First, we need to distinguish acute pain from chronic pain.

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