Shatterproof: Stronger Than Addiction

Shatterproof: Stronger Than Addiction – Donate Now

Yep. I’m that person right now. I’m asking for money. Don’t worry, it’s not for my rent or plastic surgery fund (unless you want to donate to that, if so totally hit me up….only in jest, of course.).

Shatterproof is a new organization that is dedicated to the cause of creating resources and fighting stigmas attached to addiction. Here is what they say in their “About Us” section:

“Shatterproof is an unprecedented movement to decisively tackle the disease of addiction to alcohol and other drugs and bridge the enormous gap in addiction resources. With your help, Shatterproof’s programs will offer support for sufferers and their families, enable powerful new evidence­-based approaches to prevention and treatment, and take the issue to the steps of Capitol Hill.”

Even more powerful and near to my heart is the “End the Stigma” section of the website. Here is a segment from that page:

“Research tells us that addiction is a disease like any other, that its roots are genetic, biological, and environmental. But rather than treating it like the disease that it is, society treats addiction like a moral failure. Those who suffer with this disease — along with those who love them — are isolated by judgment and shame. As a result, the disease often goes unrecognized and untreated, especially among the poor.”

I am very excited about this new organization and hope to be as involved as possible. I think you should be excited too; excited enough to skip a Starbuck’s coffee tomorrow morning and donate money to help them really get this organization to take off. Even just a small amount can add up if enough people are willing to donate even $5. Of course, as much as you can afford to part with would help so many people and families suffering from this awful disease.

So this is what I’d like you to do:

1. Watch this video: Shatterproof PSA

2. Check out their website at http://www.shatterproof.org/

3. Consider your finances; what could you cut out, even just once or twice, that you could instead use that money to donate to such an important cause?

4. Click on the link at the top of this page and give what you can!

I really hope you will seriously consider donating. Also, sign up for their updates if you want to keep up with what they are accomplishing. Addiction is a terrible disease, and I would venture to say that the stigma attached to addiction is even harsher than that of any other mental illness. I commonly hear people say terrible things about addicts and it just breaks my heart deeply. It is a DISEASE. We need to view it as that, and fight it like we would any other disease. Think about the amazing things this organization could accomplish if they received even a small portion of the money raised just during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Addiction is a disease just the same. I strongly urge you to search your heart (and your bank account) and genuinely consider helping this cause.