10 Must-Read Memoirs About Mental Illness, Addiction, and Disorders

Memoirs give us the unique ability to enter the mind and experiences of someone suffering from a mental illness, addiction, or disorder. To truly be immersed in someone’s story is invaluable and necessary in…

Losing Someone to Addiction Is the Hardest Thing I'll Ever Do

I want to write clear and concise about the passing of one of my closest, childhood friends.

But, how can I do that when all of my emotions are balled up in tight bands? How can I even begin to pick…

Move Beyond Addiction And Upgrade Your Life

I first met Tommy Rosen five years ago at a yoga, meditation and addiction recovery retreat at Esalen Institute…

On The American Prison System

Ah, the good ol’ American justice system. What could ever go wrong with…

My only nephew died of an overdose February 7, 2014; he was 24. He was a beautiful soul who never had a chance to find himself. His mom (my only sister) died May 22, 2014; she was 57 and died from liver failure after a life-long addiction to alcohol and pills.