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Stigma of addiction captured in a realistic photo of a distressed man in a police or corrections officer uniform, reflecting on recovery in a dimly lit room.

Stigma of Addiction: Breaking Barriers and Fighting for Redemption

Posted on 10-09-202402-13-2025 by Jim Lunsford

The stigma of addiction destroys lives long after the substance is gone—it’s time to face the truth, challenge the judgment, and redefine what recovery means.

High-pressure environment depicting a person sitting in a dimly lit room, visibly exhausted and reflective, representing emotional strain and vulnerability.

High-Pressure Survival: Breaking Mental Health Stigma with Raw Courage

Posted on 04-09-202402-02-2025 by Jim Lunsford

High-pressure environments push you to your limits, but the real test is whether you dare to face your struggles before they break you.

Jim Lunsford is a Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC-A), a certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Facilitator, a Goodwill Career Coach and Navigator, and a Professional Life Coach who lives by his PRIDE framework—Purpose, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline, and Empowerment. Having fought through addiction, endured trauma, and clawed his way back from rock bottom, Jim doesn't just talk about transformation—he's the proof it's possible. His mission is to help others find their purpose, build unshakable resilience, live with integrity, embrace discipline, and discover the empowerment that comes from owning their story. Jim believes in the power of hard work, self-reflection, and intentional action to drive real change. Learn more on his About Page.

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