Britney Spears has been under a conservatorship helmed by her father, Jamie Spears, since her breakdown 12 years ago. The breakdown, which resulted in hospitalization and rehab, gave her father and other various attorneys FULL control over her finances, her career, basically who she is as a person since 2008. . Britney argues that it “makes no sense” for her to “make a living for so many people” who in turn decide how she gets to live.

The #FreeBritney movement is using the power of social media to bring awareness to the discrepancies surrounding the conservatorship and to help free Brittany from the abusive legal binding.

Alec lived with a heroin addiction

I've struggled with food addiction, its been a journey.  

Interview with Beth, former cocaine addict who struggled with a cocaine addiction. She has been clean for 6 years. If you are struggling with addiction and want help, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Leaving the cycle of addiction is very difficult. But it is not impossible. For some that choose to stop the cycle, they have some options available. There are treatment centers available that treat victims of substance abuse by detoxing them, giving them medication to deal with the physical symptoms of withdrawal, and to provide them the mental, physical, and spiritual support that they need to survive a post addiction lifestyle. Once a program has been completed, there are options such as half way houses that people can find, which give them a safe home to go to, and the ability to find a job, but without the threat of drugs being a factor in the home. Addiction is a long term disease, but it is very curable. People can find support systems in lots of places to continue being substance free, such as Alcohol and Narcotics anonymous, finding a sponsor, and religion.

I hope that you are able to come away from this series on addiction with an understanding of the stories, and the struggles of addicts, in their own words, and the empathy to motivate you to do what you can. We need to cancel the stigma surrounding substance abuse, and treat it the same as any other mental illness. Together, we can chance society’s view on substance abuse, and help bring more people into a substance free lifestyle.

Sober Activities 

My friend Leah stopped by and we talked about her husbands recent death. It was interesting to learn the differences between her culture and mine!

I'm so excited for the next few months of the show!!! We're gonna go more in a self-care direction and i hope you enjoy it :)

Having a stroke is hard, but never get up~

Mental Illness Awarness Month