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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
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KiKi Walter
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—2023

Black Bear Submission Guidelines—2023

And becoming a writer with our publication
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KiKi Walter
Finding Yourself in Spring

Finding Yourself in Spring

Black Bear April Writing Prompts
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Michele Maize
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?)
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KiKi Walter
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.
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Bernice P.
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
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Becca CO 🌵
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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
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Sarah Sandidge
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?
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June Ng SC, MPsy (Clinical)
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
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Reality Trekk
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.
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Patty McMahon, M.Ed
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.
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Jordan Katherine
A Ride On The Struggle Bus

A Ride On The Struggle Bus

When events align that put you over the edge
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Jocelyn G
I’m Scared Of My Bed

I’m Scared Of My Bed

When I developed tinnitus I became scared of my bed
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G M Darwin
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.
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Caryn Leach-Smith
At 19, I Had a Drinking Problem

At 19, I Had a Drinking Problem

Along with relationship problems
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Barbara Carter
Is Going Sober The New Vegetarian?

Is Going Sober The New Vegetarian?

How I see the future of sober living.
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Jordan Katherine
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…
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Breach Paolini
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
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Reality Trekk
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.
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Diana Leotta
I Didn’t Do Those Things

I Didn’t Do Those Things

Coping with memories in recovery
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Andy Spears
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?
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Meaghan Ward
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
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Klara Jane Holloway
Hello, I’m Crazy

Hello, I’m Crazy

Fast Pass To Panic Attack Land
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Paisley McClellan
A Challenge About Connection

A Challenge About Connection

A narcotics supplier is a connection
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Denise Estey Lindquist
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.
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Jordan Katherine
Five Months of Freedom

Five Months of Freedom

It’s been a tough month — but coming through is a breakthrough.
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Julia Lawrinson
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
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Madison Chaney
Sober Is a Super Power

Sober Is a Super Power

Reflections on two months without a drink
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Walter Rhein
When Your Child Hates School

When Your Child Hates School

It’s time to start listening
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Tracy Willis
Hitting The Pillow In Group Therapy

Hitting The Pillow In Group Therapy

What do we do with all of our anger?
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Jocelyn G
My Dark Mistress: Part 2

My Dark Mistress: Part 2

Welcome to the ward
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Meg Vardy
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