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For me, setting healthy boundaries is no longer optional, it’s essential. They’re obligations that shape how I live each day. The decisions I make ripple

Mood swings are one of the most misunderstood parts of active addiction – and one of the most frustrating parts of early recovery. One moment

There is a version of collecting that feels calm, grounded, and deeply fulfilling. And there is another that feels rushed, anxious, and driven by urgency.

There is something incredibly pure about watching sports simply as a fan again. Not as an investor. Not as a speculator. Not as someone with

Did you know you can now set deposit and time limits directly in the Whatnot app? This harm-prevention feature was introduced to help create a

Active addiction rarely stays in the lane we try to keep it in. It doesn’t just live in the apps, the bets, the breaks, or

Powering Through Seasonal Depression This is the time of year when life can feel especially heavy. The days are still short. The mornings are dark.

Guilt and shame often get lumped together, but in recovery – whether from active addiction, compulsive collecting, or gambling behaviors – they operate very differently.

When we step away from a compulsive behavior, the hardest part often isn’t stopping, it’s sitting with what’s left behind. The quiet. The restlessness. The

The picture below includes all of the things that 10-year-old me wanted in 1989, save a bag of Hostess potato chips (classic BBQ flavor please)

2025 was a year I jumped right back into collecting after an on and off relationship with the hobby for the past three decades. But