Facing Physical Pain Without Opioids: What My C-Section Taught Me About Trust and Choosing MyselfThere are moments in recovery that don’t announce themselves as tests, but they are. For me, one of the biggest came in...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue...reactionscomments
Using Person-First Language to Destigmatize OUDOpioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious medical condition that has been on the rise in recent decades. Unfortunately, the stigma associated...reactionscomments
What To Do If You Relapse on Drugs or Alcohol"Relapse is part of recovery" is a slogan heavily ingrained in the substance use disorder and recovery lexicon. Although it is one...reactionscomments
Bridging the Divide: Chronic Pain, Addiction, and the Compassion We All DeserveThere’s a tension in medicine that many people feel but few want to talk about: the strained relationship between chronic pain patients...reactionscomments
The Importance of Advocating for YourselfJust because somebody has a white coat and a medical degree does not make them the authority of what it best for...reactionscomments
When the Numbing Stops: My Experience With Opioid Withdrawal and Why It Was Worth ItFor a long time, I put off getting sober because I was afraid of opioid withdrawal. It wasn't the idea of being...reactionscomments
Intimacy in the Aftermath of Opioid Use DisorderI had always been a deeply insecure person. Because of this, I often dealt with feelings of severe anxiety and being self-conscious...reactionscomments
When the Holidays Hurt: Staying Sober When Everything Around You Says “Celebrate”The holidays used to feel like magic — the lights, the music, the smell of sugar cookies in the oven. It all...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions2comments
The Root of AddictionWhen people think of addiction, they often picture the substances first: the alcohol, the pills, the powder. But addiction rarely begins with...reactionscomments
New Year, New Skills! Skillshare Subscription GiveawayGIVEAWAY CLOSED - Thanks for participating As we move into a new season, it’s the perfect time to focus on personal growth...reactionscomments
Addiction: A Choice or a Disease?Years ago, I was the type of person that people would avoid walking past or making eye contact with. I had visible...reactionscomments
The Double-Edged Coin of "Enabling"We often hear the term “enabling” when speaking on the continuum of substance use, specifically chaotic substance use. There are many different...reactionscomments
Grief After RecoveryOne of my biggest regrets in my years of struggling with opioid use disorder is how I didn't show up for my...reactionscomments
How I Navigate Anxiety and Depression in Opioid Use Disorder RecoveryLet me tell you something I wish more people understood: opioid use disorder doesn’t end the day you stop using. That’s where...reactions2comments
Hear + Now: What to Expect When Starting Opioid Addiction TreatmentTaking the first step toward recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) is a brave and powerful choice. But whether it's for you...reactionscomments
Join Our Health Leader Team!Would you like to share your experience with opioid use disorder and help others who are also affected? We’re looking to add...reactionscomments
Relapse as Part of Recovery: Learning, Growing, and Moving ForwardRelapse is an often-misunderstood part of the recovery process. While relapse is never the goal, for many people, it has been a...reactions4comments
The ReckoningI am now over 7 years into my opioid use disorder recovery journey. This is my new life. Just when I thought...reactions2comments
