Where Does My Mental Illness End and “I” Begin?

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Andy Behrman, aka Electroboy, wonders if you can ever truly be recovered from mental illness, or if you can only learn to cope with it on a daily basis.

[Sponsored Video] No Longer Standing Silently

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“Cancer brought out the best in us.” John Taylor talks about his recent battle with cancer and how The American Cancer society helps us all.

Energy Drinks and Addiction [Infographic]

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Can energy drinks cap the potential of one’s recovery and happiness in life?

What Happens When a Business Stops Loving Its Customers? (Hint: Nothing Good)

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Ken Goldstein, on customer disservice.

5 Techniques to Avoid Cravings after Drug Rehab

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After recognizing cravings and their triggers, learn to alleviate the discomfort.

“I work in a residential facility for male addicts. The kids interested in recovery view marijuana legalization as a slippery slope.”

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This comment-of-the-day is by Tom B. on the post “Are You in the Marijuana Majority”?

Unveiling the Taboo: Days of Dialogue to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

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Removing the stigma around talking about sexual violence against men is key to the path to recovery and a healthier, safer world.

Don’t Give Up Your Life

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If your family will not be kind to you this holiday season, please: be kind to yourself.

Two Days in the Storm

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Penn State brings together a community of experts and survivors to talk about prevention and recovery from sexual abuse.

Bringing It to the Men

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Men coming together can improve their relationships with women, too.

Giving Thanks for Our Successes

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While the road ahead can be daunting, on this Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for how far we’ve come.

How to Deal with a Partner who Has an Addiction

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Addiction shatters relationships all the time—and the only way to put them back together is by being there, giving time, and staying positive.

Fathering to Heal

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There is no way I can understand who I am as a father without understanding who I am as a son.

I Almost Died

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Ejiro is grateful for the strength to serve others less fortunate.

Confessions of a Recovered Porn Addict

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To prepare myself for writing today I watched some Internet porn.

Laugh at the Punch

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After four years sober, cracks begin to appear in Erik Christian’s façade of normalcy.