Black Bear

At Black Bear, we share informative articles and personal stories about struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Gabrielle Luk in Black Bear

Feb 17

My niece Lumi created illustrations for my article.

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The Unexpected Gift of Anxiety

The journey from struggle to growth by facing…

Jose Cacho in Black Bear

Feb 17

Rethinking Celebrations as a Trigger

I used to think that the issue was my anxiety, until I realized…

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Diane Reed in Black Bear

Feb 17

Feb. prompt — Life Altering Moments

The Power of Letting Go

What happened when I…

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Cecilia Fiorucci in Black Bear

Feb 15

Why I Withdrew From University

My path to grad school

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Tom Gavea in Black Bear

Feb 14

Why “Alcoholic” Still Matters: Lessons from Harold Hughes

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Not Even Wine With Dinner in Black Bear

Feb 13

Just Because You’re Not in the Gutter Doesn’t Mean You’re Not an Alcoholic

Stop allowing others to…

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Jose Cacho in Black Bear

Feb 12

The Wagon & The Road

I’m on a road
To be crystal-clear
To feel at one
With what gives me joy

The Bitter Truth Of Alcoholism

And the pain that relapse brings

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Andy B. Hahn in Black Bear

Feb 11

Learning to Be Still and Recover

Harnessing the restorative power of rest

2 responses

Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life! in Black Bear

Feb 11

A stone church stands behind a blooming bush of flowers

SELF-REALIZATION

I Was the Judgmental Little Asshole in the Choir Loft

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