Mara ShapshayI’m Proof The Recovery Model WorksIf it wasn’t for the recovery model, I would not be alive today. Believe me when I say that I wasn’t a rocket to stardom. It took me four…Sep 10, 20201Sep 10, 20201
Mara Shapshay10 Tips To Maintain Your Mental Health While Online DatingI am a mental health advocate so I am more attuned to the circus of bad behavior and mental disorders that run rampant on dating sites…Aug 22, 2018Aug 22, 2018
Mara ShapshayCarrie Fisher Saved My LifeHere is my latest article on LA Magazine.Jan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
Mara ShapshayGetting Over Election Disappointment, In 10 Easy StepsI watched the election coverage last night and wanted to be in the fetal position in my shower. I’m from Massachusetts, then moved to NYC…Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Mara ShapshayWhat People Think About You Is None of Your BusinessOne of the greatest things I learned in recovery is that it is none of my business what others think about me. Now, in theory not caring…Nov 7, 2016Nov 7, 2016
Mara ShapshayAre You a Perpetual Victim? — 7 Ways to Stop Speaking VictimeseThere are two languages I speak fluently, English and victimese. I seriously feel victimized in L.A. traffic or when Starbucks runs out of…Sep 30, 2016Sep 30, 2016
Mara ShapshayAn Icon Took Me InIn 2005, when I was new to recovery and didn’t have anywhere to live, a celebrity allowed me to live with her. I love being able to stand…Sep 27, 2016Sep 27, 2016
Mara ShapshayPumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese FrostingI made these last week and these cupcakes are so great. They’re moist and spicy because of all those great pumpkin pie spices. The cream…Sep 24, 2016Sep 24, 2016
Mara ShapshayAnxiety is the New BlackAnxiety is in vogue. It used to be the Birkin bag that was in vogue, but now it’s good old fashioned, heart palpitating panic. Everyone is…Sep 23, 20162Sep 23, 20162