Category: HEALTH

The Share

WISDOM FROM WITHIN We asked three local individuals in recovery about the vital lessons that keep them grounded and sober BY PAULO MURILLO IN THE NOW “I’ve learned to stay out of the result and remain in the present. The Read more

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STAYING PRESENT We asked these clean and sober individuals about how being present shows up in their sober lives and how living in the moment impacts their program of recovery STATE OF CLARITY “Staying present is definitely a pillar in Read more

LOVE WINS

Advocates Secure Return of Pride Flag to Stonewall The Trump administration will restore the Pride flag to Manhattan’s Stonewall National Monument following a settlement with several nonprofit organizations. The flag was removed in February 2026 after a Department of the Read more

SHIELDING YOUTH

California Strikes Back: New Bill Empowers Survivors to Sue Conversion Therapy “Practitioners” State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced Senate Bill 934, a vital move to bolster California’s defenses against the predatory and debunked practice of “conversion therapy.”  As the U.S. Read more

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TRANSCENDING RECOVERY The West Hollywood Recovery Center is hosting a transgender-focused NA Meeting at the Log Cabin Wednesday nights. We asked these clean and sober individuals the importance of having a trans-inclusive space BY PAULO MURILLO FOCUSED SPACE “West Hollywood Read more

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TRUE TRIBES We asked these clean and sober individuals what their friendships are like now that they are sober and how the fellowship of recovery impacts their lives BY PAULO MURILLO OPENING MYSELF UP “For 14 years, finding my ‘tribe’ Read more

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ESSENTIAL TOOLS We asked three community members at different stages of sobriety to share the essential tools that support their ongoing recovery BY PAULO MURILLO SLOW DOWN “A tool I learned is to slow down. it’s allows me to pause. Read more

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TRUE FREEDOM What these three local clean and sober individuals value most at every stage of recovery BY PAULO MURILLO HAVING A CHOICE “I love the ability to be present for what God has in store for me—to be actually Read more

CELEBRATING YOU

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a great opportunity to focus on self-care, community, and achieving personal milestones. Here are a few New Year’s Resolution tips and ideas. MENTAL WELLNESS & SELF-AFFIRMATION Focus on resolutions that center on self-worth and healing Read more

FRONTLINE SUPPORT

California and The Trevor Project Launch Landmark Initiative for LGBTQ+ Crisis Care In a direct response to shifting federal policies and rising mental health needs, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a strategic partnership between the State of California and The Read more

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STAYING THE PATH We asked these clean and sober individuals with different lengths of sobriety how they stayed sober in 2025 and how they plan to stay on the path of recovery in 2026. BY PAULO MURILLO HAVE FAITH “I Read more

Reclaiming The Holidays

Why Setting Boundaries is the Ultimate Act of Queer Self-Love BY PATRICK TSAKUDA For many LGBTQ+ people, the holidays are a painful mix of stress, societal pressure, and family-of-origin tension. When your existence—your name, your partner, your very identity—is a Read more

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THE TRUDGING BUDDIES We asked these clean and sober members of The Trudging Buddies—a community of sober adventurers and allies committed to fitness, fellowship, and service—how joining the group has helped them in their recovery POSITIVE IMPACT “Trudging Buddies brings together Read more

Path To Parenthood

Navigating the Journey: KinPath Surrogacy Champions LGBTQ+ Family Building BY MARK ARIEL Paul Norris-Ongso and Josh Norris-Ongso, the founders of KinPath Surrogacy, have been a couple for 18 years, having first met at a friend’s party in Melbourne, Australia. When Read more

Singing Sobriety

David Hernandez Unveils Raw and Soulful Recovery Anthem “feel it all” BY JOHN STEIN | PHOTO BY JEN ROSENSTEIN  Former American Idol finalist and pop-soul vocalist David Hernandez has released his most personal single and music video to date, the raw and Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO LOS ANGELES LA LGBT CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW CYCLING FUNDRAISER The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced a new three-day cycling event from Los Angeles to San Diego, set for April 24–26, 2026. Modeled after AIDS/LifeCycle, the ride will Read more

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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE With Halloween approaching, we asked these individuals in recovery to share the most terrifying aspects of addiction BY PAULO MURILLO SEVERE HALLUCINATIONS “I would have to say the most terrifying thing about addiction would have to be psychosis. Read more

A HEALING HEAVEN

Inside Ritz Recovery’s Luxury, Affirming Care BY VICTOR MELAMED In a field often defined by rigid, one-size-fits-all programs, Ritz Recovery stands out. This isn’t your typical rehab; it’s a luxury inpatient detox and residential treatment center that focuses on helping Read more