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Recovery has a way of creating open space. When one behavior is removed or slowed down, something else often rushes in to fill the gap.
Recovery has a way of creating open space. When one behavior is removed or slowed down, something else often rushes in to fill the gap.
This week began with heartbreaking news, and it’s understandable if it’s been sitting with you since. A 25-year-old NFL player, Rondale Moore, died by suicide.
Rage is an emotion that, when people see it surface, they often immediately label the person as a villain. But rage is just as natural
I operate in one of the fastest, loudest corners of the hobby. Live streams. Countdown timers. Sudden death auctions. Speed. Hype. Urgency. Volume. All rewarded
There’s a familiar narrative that echoes through breaks and product rips: “The product hit is live”. “The card we’re chasing has never been hit”. “Let’s
Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with NewForm, joining a growing ecosystem of recovery-forward organizations—including The Phoenix—focused on connection, belonging, and long-term
It’s understandable why Collectors MD can feel uncomfortable to certain entities within the hobby ecosystem; breakers, resellers, content creators, platforms. That discomfort doesn’t come from
Fear is one of the most powerful forces in addiction. Not because it reflects reality, but because it convinces us it does. FEAR is often
Luke Kusumoto, @uberman808 This month, we’re proud to feature Luke Kusumoto (@uberman808)—one of our community members joining us from Hawaii and a collector whose range,
There’s a version of positivity that helps us move forward, and then there’s the kind that rushes us past what we’re actually feeling. Toxic positivity
Active addiction rarely just harms us in isolation. It shows up in our words, our reactions, our broken promises, and the fractures caused when we
If you are of a certain age, you will likely agree that collecting “the rainbow” once meant collecting 1989 Donruss baseball cards. Every package you