Jenn Williams knows that recovery from brain injury is not just about overcoming a single challenge—it’s about rebuilding your life one small step at a time. As a co-founder of The Middle People Project, Jenn has witnessed countless stories of resilience and determination. Though...
In the compassionate and insightful book Loving Fully, authors Stephen R. Andrew and Wendy Noyes explore the profound importance of love and connection as essential tools for healing and personal growth.
With their guidance, readers are encouraged to embrace their own journeys of discovery with...
Chances are pretty good that, in one way or another, we’ve all used stigmatizing language associated with addiction and, by extension, with recovery.
When we recognize the burden that social stigma imposes on people in active addiction and recovery, and when we change our words...
Have you ever felt judged by your own thoughts? This is what we call self-stigma, and it’s a big challenge for many people in recovery from addiction.
What is self-stigma?
When you hear the term “stigma,” most people imagine a select group of people who are...
by Stan Popovich
Starting treatment at a rehab facility for the first time can feel scary. You might be wondering what you should do and what you shouldn’t do while you’re there, which is completely normal!
Here are five tips to help you make the most...
by, Journey Contributor
In BUTTKICKERS: Twenty Ways to Leave Tobacco, Joanna Free offers a candid, engaging, and often humorous look at the journey toward a healthier life. The book is filled with practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a refreshing take on changing behaviors that hold...