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Healing and Inclusion Within a Writing Community
Healing and Inclusion Within a Writing Community
Celebrating Pride Month & Joining the Boost Nomination Pilot
KiKi Walter
Jun 2
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—2023
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—2023
And becoming a writer with our publication
KiKi Walter
Jan 5
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
June: Pride Month and National PTSD Awareness
June: Pride Month and National PTSD Awareness
Let’s talk about how mental illness intersects with different facets of life
Becca CO 🌵
Jun 1
6 Years Sober & on the Verge of Drinking
6 Years Sober & on the Verge of Drinking
Something had to give or else
Joe Trent
Jun 7
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Put Away Your Prescription Pad
Put Away Your Prescription Pad
Panic Attacks and Early Sobriety
Neal Hemphill
Jun 7
Clear the Crud Clogging Your Body and Mind
Clear the Crud Clogging Your Body and Mind
Alcohol is gone. What’s next?
Sarah Sandidge
Jun 7
The Secret to Successfully Quitting Alcohol May Lie in These 8 Steps
The Secret to Successfully Quitting Alcohol May Lie in These 8 Steps
If you’re going to achieve success in sobriety, you’ve got to be able to get positive results under challenging circumstances.
Caryn Leach-Smith
Jun 7
Addiction: The Struggle Is Real
Addiction: The Struggle Is Real
I guess I always did have a problem with alcohol. The first time I ever drank at a young age led to a blackout. So did most of the other…
Patrick Meowler
Jun 7
Are People That Do These Things Secretly Sober Curious?
Are People That Do These Things Secretly Sober Curious?
Things I’ve noticed in others since going sober.
Jordan Katherine
Jun 6
After a While, No One Wants to Hear About Your Depression
After a While, No One Wants to Hear About Your Depression
And they start to say horrible things
Nicole Dake
Jun 6
Sobriety and Self Care
Sobriety and Self Care
Consciously connecting these two can shift the ‘blah’ moments of early sobriety
Julia Lawrinson
Jun 5
Feel It to Heal It
Feel It to Heal It
Overcoming Disorganized Emotions in Trauma Survivors
Reality Trekk 🏳️🌈
Jun 5
Watching Her Walk Away
Watching Her Walk Away
Losing your autistic child in a crowd
Michelle Jimerson Morris
Jun 4
CPTSD Ravaged Wastoid
CPTSD Ravaged Wastoid
The view of myself from living with trauma in silence.
Ruby Noir 😈
Jun 4
Early Sobriety is Messy But This is How I Kept Going
Early Sobriety is Messy But This is How I Kept Going
Early sobriety is difficult but it will get easier
Michele Maize
Jun 4
I’m Scared My Depression is Coming Back
I’m Scared My Depression is Coming Back
Reminding myself to be self-compassionate and patient with myself each day is one of the ways I am dealing with it this time around
Yana Bostongirl
Jun 3
Five Months Alcohol Free — Here’s How It’s Going
Five Months Alcohol Free — Here’s How It’s Going
Hiking, cravings and a trip to the pub.
Jordan Katherine
Jun 3
When You Have Depression, Even Small Tasks Seem Difficult
When You Have Depression, Even Small Tasks Seem Difficult
I just want things to be easier
Nicole Dake
Jun 3
To All the Boys I’ve Kicked (Part I)
To All the Boys I’ve Kicked (Part I)
Consequences of Rape Culture
Reality Trekk 🏳️🌈
Jun 3
Automatic Thinking
Automatic Thinking
The Invisible Distraction
Kali Fox-Jirgl
Jun 2
Being Present: Living Life as a Hero
Being Present: Living Life as a Hero
Live in the present and look at life as the training ground to get what we truly desire
Will Krause
Jun 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
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
Why Domestic Violence Survivors Shouldn’t Feel Obligated to Forgive Their Abusers
Why Domestic Violence Survivors Shouldn’t Feel Obligated to Forgive...
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
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