Every year, the first Friday in October marks World Smile Day—a celebration born from a simple yellow icon created in 1963 by artist Harvey Ball. That cheerful smiley face, which […]

In the world of recovery, one guiding light remains steadfast: the unwavering belief that every individual holds the wisdom and power to shape their own journey. As a recovery-centered organization, […]

I grew up a proud first generation American. Coming from a family originating in a country with one of the longest dictatorships in history, my family had escaped as they […]

I truly had no idea what I was in for when I listened to the words of a man who was kindly offering me a whiskey neat. “No man, thanx”, […]

Image: Philadelphia Inquirer In the early years, my education started off a little rough. In first grade, I had a nun for a teacher who was, let’s just say, not […]