“I started drawing comics to document my depression in 2014. Over time I came to realize that writing affirmations and pairing them with colorful animals helped me to heal.” mymodernmet.com/kate-allan-men…

You deserve recovery. You don’t need to “earn” the right to recovery.

Just like you would follow a treasure map to find a treasure, you can make a map of where you feel your grief in your body. bit.ly/2Ul62vo #childrensgrief #camperin #camperincentralvalley

Just in case you needed a little motivation today. 💚 #wednesdaywisdom

Understanding what #depression might look like is key to helping a loved one through it. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify and respond to signs of depression and other mental health challenges so you can #BeTheDifference. ow.ly/PAR650rbym5

In early sobriety, abstinence felt like losing my best friend Sure, that friendship was manipulative, abusive & destructive But, alcohol was there when I needed it most Providing a reliable, friendly, consistent numbness It’s good to feel again And to have better friends

Stigma around mental health in the workplace is real, but everyone can play a role in eliminating it and embracing a culture of support. Awareness and open communication are the first steps to #BeTheDifference. ow.ly/z9f930owyid

Healing takes time. Be kind to yourself and take the time you need.

Yes, 'Smiling Depression' Is A Thing—Here's How To Know If You Have It. Depression doesn't look the same for everyone. via Women's Health. Read more: ow.ly/fNJl50sicBQ

NYC's sober bar scene is a 'hip' oasis for booze-free fun nypost.com/2019/04/23/nyc… via New York Post

Thrilled to have been included in this podcast episode with other changemakers like Carrie Neal Walden of Ben's Friends and Brandi Estrada from Bar Harm Season 2, Episode 3: Addiction in the Restaurant Industry podbean.com/media/share/pb…

Your friendly reminder that the language you use to talk about mental health and addiction matters. #StampOutStigma

Neither #buprenorphine nor #methadone works if dose isn't adequate. filtermag.org/2019/05/07/why…

Why ANXO is serving BOGO mocktails this month during happy hour (at both locations). washingtoncitypaper.com/food/article/2…

We’ve all seen the rings representing the years of a tree’s life. We carry our histories with us, too. #recovery #LifeTake2 #ThoughtForTheDay Read the full Thought For The Day at bit.ly/ThoughtFTD

What Happens After You First Get Sober? Listen the1a.org/shows/2019-05-…

Culinary schools do not prepare you for the real world. finedininglovers.com/blog/points-of… via Fine Dining Lovers

5 Lessons from 5 Years of Sobriety | The Fix thefix.com/5-lessons-5-ye…

The Rise of Elective Sobriety by Virginia Sole-Smith medium.com/p/the-rise-of-…