Why We Exist
Break The Stigma is a safe space for people affected by addiction — whether it’s substance use or behavioral. We aim to end the shame by telling real stories and offering honest blog posts that challenge stereotypes and promote healing.
Latest Blog Posts
Finding Your Voice in the Silence: Understanding Addiction as an Illness
In a society that often simplifies complex issues, the narrative surrounding addiction can be particularly damaging.&n...
I’m not ashamed anymore.
The Story: Born into silence, REBORN through truth.
A message to every person who’s ever been silenced by shame, ...
Real Stories Shared
Anonymous
For years, I wore a mask. A carefully constructed facade of normalcy, hiding the chaos that raged within. On the outside...
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Music was my life. It was my escape, my passion, my voice. I played the guitar, wrote songs, and dreamed of sharing my m...
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My name is Sarah, and for a long time, my life wasn't really mine. It was like it belonged to something else, this ...
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