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Brave Space Journey: The Art of Showing Up (Week 2)
So last week I told you I was stepping out of the shadows. That felt good to say. Felt brave just typing it. Turns out actually doing it? That's a whole different beast. The First Time I Showed Up I remember the first time I tried to tell someone outside my immediate circle what I'd
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Addiction Stigma in 2026: Why ‘Just Don’t Use’ Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Does)
If solving addiction was as simple as "just don't use," we wouldn't have 48.4 million Americans struggling with substance use disorders right now. Let's talk about why the willpower myth keeps failing: and what actually saves lives. The Willpower Myth Is Killing People Here's the uncomfortable truth: addiction isn't a character flaw. It's not about
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Not Your Average Circle of Chairs: What Makes a Support Group “Brave”?
March 8, 2026By Remix Recovery Support groups can be life-changing—but only when they’re built to handle the real stuff. Remix Recovery creates Brave Spaces (based on Jeremy Taubman’s Remix Recovery: Leading a Brave Space) because comfort alone doesn’t change outcomes—courage does. Here’s why it matters right now: U.S. overdose deaths dropped about 21% in the
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Addiction Stigma Is a Wall: Here’s How We Tear It Down Together
March 8, 2026By Remix Recovery Addiction stigma is a wall. Here’s the practical, real-world guide to tearing it down. At Remix Recovery, we’re not here to “be nicer” about addiction. We’re here to change what people do—how they talk, vote, hire, treat, fund, and show up. The Architecture of the Wall: Why Stigma Kills Stigma
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Brave Space Journey: Stepping Out of the Shadows (Week 1)
Date: February 17, 2026Author: Remix RecoveryCategory: Remix RecoveryTemplate: Single Post (No Sidebar)Keywords: brave space, cancer survivor journey, domestic violence recovery, peer support groups Stepping out of the shadows can look like a million different things, but it usually starts the same way: you stop carrying it alone. Why "Brave" and Not "Safe"? “Safe” sounds nice.
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Mental Health Stigma (Fact Sheet): What’s True in 2025/2026
March 8, 2026By Remix Recovery Here’s the quick, real-world fact sheet on mental health stigma in 2025/2026: what’s happening, what it’s costing us, and what to do next. Mental Health Stigma (Fact Sheet) What’s happening in 2025/2026: 23% of adults are navigating mental health challenges. Stigma is still the #1 barrier to seeking help. People
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Your Quick-Start Guide to Peer Support Groups: What to Expect in Your First Brave Space
Category: Remix RecoveryTemplate: Single Post (No Sidebar) So you're thinking about showing up to your first peer support group. Maybe you've been staring at the calendar event for a week. Maybe your thumb's been hovering over the "join" button. Maybe you're reading this ten minutes before the meeting starts, trying to figure out if you
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Addiction Recovery: Why Your “Crew” Matters More Than Your Method
Category: Remix RecoveryTemplate: Single Post (No Sidebar) Look, I'm going to say something that might sound controversial at first: the specific recovery method you choose? It matters way less than who's standing beside you while you do it. I know, I know. We spend so much time debating 12-step versus SMART Recovery versus medication-assisted treatment
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The ‘Tough Guy’ Trap: Breaking Mental Health Stigma in the Biker Community
category: Remix Recoverytemplate: Single Post (No Sidebar) Let's talk about the elephant in the garage, mental health in the motorcycle community is a mess, and we all know it. The Unspoken Rule You roll into a bike meet, and the vibe is electric. Engines rumbling, leather jackets, stories about the last rally, who's got the
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Does Peer Support Really Work for Depression? Here’s What the Research (and Real People) Say
Let's cut straight to it: you're sitting in the dark at 2 AM Googling "does peer support actually work" because someone told you to "just try a support group for depression" and you're skeptical as hell. Fair. What the Research Actually Says (Spoiler: It's Complicated) Here's the deal: peer support groups aren't a magic cure,
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Recent Posts
- Brave Space Journey: The Art of Showing Up (Week 2)
- Addiction Stigma in 2026: Why ‘Just Don’t Use’ Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Does)
- Not Your Average Circle of Chairs: What Makes a Support Group “Brave”?
- Addiction Stigma Is a Wall: Here’s How We Tear It Down Together
- Brave Space Journey: Stepping Out of the Shadows (Week 1)
