The world could use a lot more people like photographer Dez Murray. A whole lot more. We could also use a lot more initiatives like her eye-opening Breaking Stigma. If, that is, the world wants a better world. And isn’t that just what we all want? Of course it is. And if the world takes a page (or a photo)… Read More
“Why Purpose and Discipline Promote Psychological Well-Being” might not at first sound like the kind of clip that will help free you from addictions, but this Academy of Ideas offering does just that. And it only takes seven minutes to boot! The help yourself tutorial begins by railing against freedom. Well, railing against having too much of it anyway. Why?… Read More
There’s a really good reason to watch the movie Castle in the Ground. It also happens to be the same reason for you not to watch it. If you are going to risk a viewing though, you best be prepared. Grim Pickings Rebecca (Neve Campbell) is a bed-ridden bundle of need. She also happens to be intrinsically manipulative and more… Read More
Eminem has now added another milestone to his already milestone-laden life — 12 years of sobriety! That’s right. The man born Marshall Mathers has now been sober for a dozen — count ’em! — years. And we couldn’t be happier for the rapper. The Road to Recovery It wasn’t easy. Not even close. Eminem spent years battling an addiction to… Read More
Recovering addict Vic Vela took a good hard look at Rocketman and was often driven to tears. He also found a lot of hope. Rocketman: The Recovering Addict’s Perspective Vic Vela doesn’t “know anything about being a famous rock star or having millions of dollars.” He doesn’t know anything “about writing songs that people sing in the shower or perform… Read More
