Black Bear

I attended my first A.A. meeting, and it felt like I took my clothes off in front of a group of strangers

Balancing the borderline of boundaries

Reflecting on the roles of childhood and generational trauma in addiction

Chasing happiness through endless advice — and losing myself in the process

Music can take us places, but the memories aren’t always good

It’s not about breakdowns or big crises. Sometimes, the real triggers are quieter, hiding in everyday habits we brush off as “normal.”