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Alexandra B
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Incorporating Mindfulness into Recovery
There’s an old story of a man on a horse galloping at full speed down a road. An onlooker shouts at him, “where are you going?” The man...
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Alexandra B
Sep 30, 202112 min read
Amanda's Recovery Share
Today I am grateful for every day it took me to get here. My name is Amanda and I’m an alcoholic. On September 26th, by the grace of...
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Alexandra B
Aug 23, 20215 min read
we do recover.
from organ failure to recovery -at age 24 I had my first bout of pancreatitis; I knew that I was in deep trouble with my drinking and the...
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Alexandra B
Aug 21, 20212 min read
Words Matter: language can reduce mental health and addiction stigma
using appropriate language to describe mental illness and addiction can help to reduce stigma and improve how people with these conditions
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Alexandra B
Aug 21, 20212 min read
wide range of harms for children of heavy drinkers
Children of parents who drank heavily experienced a range of poor outcomes. Including mental health disorders in childhood and adolescence.
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Alexandra B
Aug 17, 20219 min read
Dropping My Rock - The Steve Bennet-Martin Story.
"What was there left to do but drink?" One of the very first coping mechanisms I learned in my life was resentment. I was born resentful,...
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Alexandra B
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Congress Plans Historic Federal Funding for Syringe Programs
A Congressional budget committee released a draft spending bill on July 11 that would finally erase what remains of a longstanding ban
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Alexandra B
Aug 16, 20213 min read
The Biden Administration Is Rejecting “The War On Drugs” And Turning To “Harm Reduction”
The Biden administration is pushing to reform state drug laws in its latest move aimed at preventing deaths among people who use illegal...
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Alexandra B
Jun 20, 20211 min read
Recovery Phone Backgrounds
Free Recovery Phone Backgrounds & Wallpapers.
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Alexandra B
Jun 15, 20214 min read
Step One of AA (or any 12 step program)
An intro to step one and what it was like going through it. Do you have a problem? You're not alone. Hope for recovery & living a healthier
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Alexandra B
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Made To Fade...
Ephemeral Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York. Made to Fade tattoo. Regret Nothing.
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Alexandra B
Mar 1, 20215 min read
"the belief was that there was nothing wrong with marijuana. It was harmless. It was non addictive"
I was 14 years old, and my sister was dating a guy in his 20s. He introduced her to pot and it wasn’t long until I tried it. Within a...
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Alexandra B
Jan 23, 20211 min read
Women LGBTQ+ Resources
Resources for women in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Alexandra B
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Anti-Racism Books and Resources for Adults & Children
Anti-Racism Books for Adults & Children
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Alexandra B
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Changing Instagram Ad Preferences
Instagram Ad Preferences
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Alexandra B
Dec 1, 20201 min read
BA Podcast is now launched!
Are you on RSS or Spotify, do you like Podcasts?! The first FOUR episodes of the brand new Barr Above Podcast are now out and waiting for...
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Alexandra B
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Being A Womxn In The Trump Era
I feel like it's important to share this; for personal, political and humane reasons. Being a womxn in the Trump era is exhausting and...
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Alexandra B
Feb 8, 20201 min read
Beet Caviar
Okay - my love for beets is not a kept secret. So here's a vegan beet recipe that I absolutely love; adding to dip selections, avocado...
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Alexandra B
Jan 24, 20202 min read
Fika?
Fika - Swede traditions we should add to our daily life.
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