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How Peer Support Can Transform Emotional Well-being
The Power of Emotional Peer Support
Stephanie Smith
2 days ago3 min read


Focus & Balance
There’s a strange stillness that follows deep loss, a quiet that lingers even when life refuses to pause. This summer, that quiet met me at the threshold of my grandmother’s house, the same house that now holds my next chapter. I’m moving in, into her memories, her legacy, and, somehow, into more responsibility than I ever imagined I could hold at once. On paper, it sounds manageable: Finalizing my transfer for my B.A. Homeschooling Brooklyn and setting up her schoolroom. Lau
Stephanie Smith
2 days ago2 min read


Real Talk: The Real Fight
we are living proof that pain can become purpose, and that broken doesn’t mean defeated.
Stephanie Smith
Oct 132 min read


The Value of Dedicated Support Services for Communities
Communities thrive when their members have access to the right resources and assistance. One of the most impactful ways to foster growth,...
Stephanie Smith
Oct 94 min read


Emotions: Life's warning lights
Feelings serve as our body and mind’s built-in alert system.
Stephanie Smith
Aug 273 min read


Another sleepless night
Life without you Another one of those nights—the kind where no matter how tired I was, my mind refused to rest. Grief, fear, and the...
Stephanie Smith
Aug 61 min read


💔 The Problem Breaking Barrs Solves
The problem Breaking Barrs solves
Stephanie Smith
Jul 193 min read


Breaking Barrs: Our Extraordinary First Board Meeting
This past Friday marked a significant milestone for Breaking Barrs: our very first official Board of Directors meeting. For the first...
Stephanie Smith
Jun 252 min read


The Silent Side of Justice
We’ve been sitting in court since before 9 a.m.—watching case after case, one life after another being called before the judge. And...
Stephanie Smith
Jun 182 min read
Untitled
Thank you breaking Barrs for being apart of my life.... Everyone involved isn't just friends that I can call but y'all r my family
jessiedee468
Jun 141 min read


The New Norm: Life After the Storm
Life after the storm is never the same, but it doesn’t have to be hopeless. It’s an opportunity to rebuild, find strength, and create something new. However, this period can be the most challenging if not navigated correctly. As life moves forward for everyone else, it can leave you feeling lost, alone, and uncertain of your place in the world.
Stephanie Smith
Jun 142 min read


You’re Not Failing—You’re Fighting
For anyone who feels like they’re barely hanging on. A reminder that the fight itself is proof of strength.
Stephanie Smith
Jun 131 min read
Breaking Barrs
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jessiedee468
Jun 111 min read
Part 2
Ok so Im standing there alone trying to figure out what just happened and why me??? Long story short I started drinking and doing drugs...
jessiedee468
Jun 103 min read


Don't give up... There's HOPE. even when it doesn't seem like it.
Hi my name is Jessica Barnwell... and I would like to share my story to hopefully help someone else who's going through a hard time in...
jessiedee468
Jun 102 min read


Support Tips: How to Support Someone in Recovery (Without Burning Out)
Support Tips in arrows with a smiley face For the ones who love us. When someone you love is in recovery, whether from addiction, trauma,...
Stephanie Smith
Jun 92 min read


In the Midst of Struggle, Together We Stand
Together We Stand These past weeks have brought more than our fair share of hardship, but they've also reminded me why Breaking Barrs...
Stephanie Smith
Jun 92 min read


Breaking Barrs: Lost in Grief
May 8th began with another unexpected crisis. Mimi had to be rushed back to the ER. She had developed MRSA, and the doctors admitted her...
Stephanie Smith
Jun 13 min read


May Your Rewards Be Greater Than Your Challenges (week 1)
This blog was created for many reasons. First and foremost, it's a space for transparency—a place where we can openly share our journey,...
Stephanie Smith
May 302 min read
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