

“You Don’t Have to Give In to What You’re Born Into”: Elizabeth’s Story of Breaking the Cycle
Content Warning: This text contains references to trauma and sexual abuse. Elizabeth has spent much of her life trying to understand where she came from while deciding that it would not determine where she was going. “I wanted to make a difference in the world, and I want to change the world with my story,” she says. “You don’t have to give in to what you’re born into. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.” A Legacy She Did Not Choose Elizabeth was born in Baltimore in 19
Andrea Orpia


Finding The Magic - In Giving
The feeling of paying it forward and helping others.
William Garrett


Learning From Our Patients: A Medical Student's Journey in Addiction Medicine
Alexandra shares her experience learning about addiction medicine at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Summer Institute for Medical Student
Alexandra Vlk


Through the Eyes of a CIT Officer
In my short time as a member of the law enforcement community, I have come to realize that police work is not always about making traffic st
Officer Dave Feeney


My Name is Will
I’ve been putting this off because I have been troubled with the idea of having to start somewhere, and, knowing where to start, the idea...
William Garrett





















