recovery

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The Contagious Despair of Heroin Hubs

community, policy, recent, recovery

In the heart of Philadelphia lies a stark reality that stands in stark contrast to the city’s “brotherly love” ethos. Tent cities, or “heroin hubs” house addicts that are in a dire state of despair and are in need of proper care. The city’s ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic has been fraught with controversy and has led to mass evictions. The consequences of inaction will be tragic, and it is up to the community to act and provide much-needed support to help those in need get better.

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It Takes a Task Force by Elsie Ramsey and Louisa Farr

community, growth, interaction, mental health, recent, recovery

When the weight of the holiday season is too much to bear, Elsie turns to a panel of experts discussing the art of self-compassion. As an advocate for mental health and an experienced writer, Elsie provides a unique perspective on the importance of community, vulnerability, and compassion in our daily lives. Through her cousin Louisa, a seasoned healer and Occupational Therapist, Elsie discovers a new way to approach pain and suffering.

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Losing an Estranged Parent

grief, recovery, shared stories

I was initiated into two clubs that no one wants to join: Daughters Who’ve Lost Their Fathers and People Who Listen For Calls In the Night. The so called hardest kind; the kind one feels when a relationship was fraught with contradictions-love, hurt, adoration, disillusionment. But guilt never entered the picture–the guilt that would have eaten me alive had I not made the move from estrangement to mild connectedness in those final months. The grief is a sacred space, hushed like an empty church on a scorching hot Texas summer day. I let it lead me where it will.

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