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You’re More Than Enough. You Matter.
You’re More Than Enough. You Matter.
Spotlighting Stories, May Writing Prompt, and Celebrating Mental Health Awareness
KiKi Walter
May 2
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—2023
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—2023
And becoming a writer with our publication
KiKi Walter
Jan 5
Finding Yourself in Spring
Finding Yourself in Spring
Black Bear April Writing Prompts
Michele Maize
Mar 31
What Does the Name “Black Bear” Mean?
What Does the Name “Black Bear” Mean?
(And what does it have to do with mental health and addiction?)
KiKi Walter
Dec 23, 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
We want to read your stories about how you are more than enough.
Bernice P.
May 1
The Journey to Sobriety is Long and Arduous
The Journey to Sobriety is Long and Arduous
The changes I’ve noticed in myself make me want to keep going
Becca CO 🌵
May 30
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Your Mindset Can Make or Break Success With Sobriety
Your Mindset Can Make or Break Success With Sobriety
Doing lunges taught me how to focus on the right “muscle” to achieve my goal
Sarah Sandidge
May 30
Therapist Debunks: 3 Common Myths About Self-Compassion
Therapist Debunks: 3 Common Myths About Self-Compassion
Why do we make it so difficult to be kind to ourselves?
June Ng SC, MPsy (Clinical)
May 30
I Don’t Forgive My Abuser Just Because He Was Abused
I Don’t Forgive My Abuser Just Because He Was Abused
Navigating Systemic Abuse, Personal Responsibility, and Healing
Reality Trekk
May 30
Looking Back At The BEST Advice I Never Paid Attention To
Looking Back At The BEST Advice I Never Paid Attention To
And it’s still relevant today.
Patty McMahon, M.Ed
May 30
The Weird Thing I Often Say Straight After I Tell People I’m Sober
The Weird Thing I Often Say Straight After I Tell People I’m Sober
I wish I didn’t feel the need to say it.
Jordan Katherine
May 30
A Ride On The Struggle Bus
A Ride On The Struggle Bus
When events align that put you over the edge
Jocelyn G
May 28
I’m Scared Of My Bed
I’m Scared Of My Bed
When I developed tinnitus I became scared of my bed
G M Darwin
May 27
Stop Waiting for Tomorrow to Quit Alcohol: Start Now
Stop Waiting for Tomorrow to Quit Alcohol: Start Now
I’ll give up tomorrow. I just need a drink today.
Caryn Leach-Smith
May 27
At 19, I Had a Drinking Problem
At 19, I Had a Drinking Problem
Along with relationship problems
Barbara Carter
May 26
Is Going Sober The New Vegetarian?
Is Going Sober The New Vegetarian?
How I see the future of sober living.
Jordan Katherine
May 26
Recognising Crippling Gaming Addiction
Recognising Crippling Gaming Addiction
Two of every five people worldwide is a gamer. Latest reports show there will be over 3 billion active video gamers in 2023, and over 122…
Breach Paolini
May 25
The Annoying Trauma Response Born of Narcissistic Abuse: Overexplaining, Explained
The Annoying Trauma Response Born of Narcissistic Abuse: Overexplai...
“Oh jeez, I’m talking way too much. I’m being totally obnoxious. Why am I like this?” — Me responding to a genuine question from a friend
Reality Trekk
May 24
Don’t Let the Hard Early Days of Sobriety Stop You From Becoming the Best Version of You
Don’t Let the Hard Early Days of Sobriety Stop You From Becoming th...
Sobriety is one of the most outstanding achievements of my life and can be yours, too.
Diana Leotta
May 24
I Didn’t Do Those Things
I Didn’t Do Those Things
Coping with memories in recovery
Andy Spears
May 23
If I Wasn’t Enough For My Own Father to Love Me, Then What?
If I Wasn’t Enough For My Own Father to Love Me, Then What?
How will I ever convince myself I’m worthy of someone else’s love and commitment?
Meaghan Ward
May 23
Explaining to My 14 Year Old Grandson Why Smoking Weed is a Bad Idea
Explaining to My 14 Year Old Grandson Why Smoking Weed is a Bad Idea
You need every brain cell intact at that age
Klara Jane Holloway
May 23
Hello, I’m Crazy
Hello, I’m Crazy
Fast Pass To Panic Attack Land
Paisley McClellan
May 22
A Challenge About Connection
A Challenge About Connection
A narcotics supplier is a connection
Denise Estey Lindquist
May 22
The Things I’ve Lost Since I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
The Things I’ve Lost Since I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
This isn’t an article about weight loss.
Jordan Katherine
May 22
Five Months of Freedom
Five Months of Freedom
It’s been a tough month — but coming through is a breakthrough.
Julia Lawrinson
May 22
What It's Like Seeing a Former Abuser Almost 7 Years Later
What It's Like Seeing a Former Abuser Almost 7 Years Later
He still made me feel as weak as he did back then, and not in a good way
Madison Chaney
May 22
Sober Is a Super Power
Sober Is a Super Power
Reflections on two months without a drink
Walter Rhein
May 22
When Your Child Hates School
When Your Child Hates School
It’s time to start listening
Tracy Willis
May 20
Hitting The Pillow In Group Therapy
Hitting The Pillow In Group Therapy
What do we do with all of our anger?
Jocelyn G
May 20
My Dark Mistress: Part 2
My Dark Mistress: Part 2
Welcome to the ward
Meg Vardy
May 20
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