We live in a world that tends to quiet the hard conversations around death and grief. These books (and TED talk) give those experiences the space they deserve.

Few things feel more intimate than finding yourself in the pages of a book, and then passing that experience along to someone else.

From memoirs to scientific research, these books offer different perspectives on both the pain and the hope of confronting our relationships with substance use.

We’re all familiar with the absurd cost of living these days. It’s made accessing affordable mental health support a real challenge for many.

Looking for low-cost services can feel like navigating a maze; I hope that the information below can help you find the right kind of help that fits your budget and your needs.