Addiction is like being caught in a raging current, struggling for a breath of air, reaching for something—anything—to help you stay afloat. Those of you fighting addiction or loving someone who is, remember that the strength to overcome does not come from solitary struggle. It's found in the hands that reach out to pull you back, in the voices that whisper you're not alone—even when the night seems darkest.
And to you who have suffered abuse, know that your pain doesn't go unnoticed. There are eyes that see beyond the mask, ears that listen even when you feel mute, and hearts that ache with yours.
Whether Caucasian, African American, Native American, Asian, etc, we all bleed the same. The people around you who continue to show you love, compassion, and set boundaries—they're your streng
