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Black Bear
At Black Bear, we share informative articles and personal stories about struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.
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Piddling Piddles
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Jul 17
Alcohol Helped Me Feel Human
I drank to escape being transgender and unmask my autism
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Michelle Marie Warner
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Jun 23
If You’re an Addict, Some of Your Friends Will Die Young
With recovery comes acceptance that a few won’t make it
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Grand Line Archives
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May 3
My dad Absolutely Sucked… And Then He Died
Embracing Love and Loss
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Michele Maize
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Apr 26
Alcohol Is Not As Attractive as It’s Portrayed
You get intoxicated because it is toxic
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Deanna Bugalski 💋
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Apr 25
Is Pop Culture to Blame for All of Our Addictions and Afflictions?
A deep dive into how TV and movies…
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Apr 10
Sobriety: What They Don’t Tell You
It’s been the best and rudest awakening.
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Jaylen Kade
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Jan 13
1,095th Day of Abstinence on Day 1 of My Dream Job
A deep reflection on life after marijuana abuse
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Michele Maize
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Jan 7
I’m Three Years Sober and This is What I Know
January 7th is a special day for many reasons
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Sarah Sandidge
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Dec 11, 2023
I Had a Love Affair With Alcohol
The abusive boyfriend who starts sweet and turns into a nightmare
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Michele Maize
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Dec 2, 2023
This is Why I No Longer Call Myself an Alcoholic
When drinking no longer controls your mind
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104 responses