Why is it that society often labels a woman’s enthusiasm as ‘too much’? Contributor Julianne Griffin dives into this phenomenon with her latest piece, ‘Nobody Has Ever Been Allowed to Like Something This Much.’ From friendship bracelets to recovery, she shares how this judgmental gaze has shadowed her joys. Let’s celebrate our passions, no matter how big or small! What makes your heart sing—no matter what others think?
Browsing: early recovery
This is my third article about “The Bear.” Why? Because this show reveals volumes about addiction and mental health in…
When I first decided to get sober, I half-expected it to feel like a highlight-reel moment—crowd roaring, lights flashing, me…
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A nerdy look at a great reason to stay sober!
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Recently I celebrated my sixth year of sobriety. Am I an expert on the topic? God no. But something that…








