An old family photo of the author, in sunglasses, holding her baby son Tommy
By
Colleen Michaelis

Being a mom feels impossible sometimes. 

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By
Alan Charles

“If you don’t share who you really are with the people in your life, you’ll never get better.”

The author, Jen, sitting on a park bench, smiling
By
Jen Sugermeyer

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

A pair of hiking boots with a Shatterproof baseball hat
By
Steve Leker

When I decided to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, it was only natural and fitting that I hike it to raise funds in Brady’s memory. 

The progression of a burpee movement
By
Dmitry Foox

50 burpees a day, 365 days

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By
Holly Jespersen

Having been in recovery for many years I often asked to recommend books about addiction.

The cover of Dr. Kleeman's book, showing a person standing on a high rock, watching the sky at sunrise


Dr. Kleeman shares his knowledge and expertise in new book.

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By
Mark Curtis

In recovery, they teach you to just show up.

Photo by Israel Palacio. Image of camo-printed army helmets.
By
Cassie Hellyer

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

The author and her brother
By
Ashley Fennig

2 years, 24 months, 104 weeks

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By
Katherine Ketcham

“I’m going to talk to Ben. I’m going to talk about treatment. Do you want to go with me?”

Dr Elizabeth Cherot

Post-surgical opioids pose a dangerous risk to women.

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By
Marissa Angerer

Addiction took me to the edge.

A set of hands holding a newspaper, with the headline "Changing the Narrative"

Addiction is complicated-and so is media coverage. 

By
Debbie Williams

Debbie, a Shatterproof Ambassador, shares a letter she wrote to the daughter she lost. 

 

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