Guilt Versus Shame
Guilt and shame often get lumped together, but in recovery – whether from active addiction, compulsive collecting, or gambling behaviors – they operate very differently.
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
One of the most encouraging things we’ve experienced recently is the volume and depth of feedback coming from our community. Messages from people who are
Burnout doesn’t usually announce itself. It doesn’t show up as a dramatic breaking point or a conscious decision to halt everything. More often, it slips
Collectors MD is excited to announce a new partnership with SlabTrack, a next-generation platform designed to bring structure, clarity, and intention back into modern collecting.
Collectors MD is excited to announce that we have officially joined the Market Movers affiliate program! At Collectors MD, our mission has always been clear: to help collectors
Collectors MD is proud to announce a new awareness partnership with Cards HQ as part of the continued expansion of our #RipResponsibly initiative. This partnership
A new year doesn’t ask us to reinvent ourselves. It asks us to be more intentional about how we move forward. After a year of
Collectors MD is proud to announce a new awareness partnership with The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (800-GAMBLER) as part of the launch
End of Year Reflections: Looking Back With Compassion I say this every year, but I can’t believe another year is coming to an end. Every