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2022 May, As We Grow, Newsletter

We know that the opposite of addiction is connection.  That is why Live Tampa Bay is partnering with Shatterproof, a national organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, to undergird our anti-stigma work in the Tampa Bay region.

Live Tampa Bay and Shatterproof will launch UNSHAME Tampa Bay during our Live Tampa Bay: LIVE event, June 28, 4-6pm at The Cuban Club.  By sharing stories of people in recovery, UNSHAME Tampa Bay will destigmatize substance use disorder.

During this event, we will honor Senator Rouson who will share his story of recovery.  We will also be joined by Shatterproof CEO Gary Mendell, Representative Toledo, and leaders from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Mark your calendars for June 28th and register here.

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This February, I’ve been thinking a lot about how loneliness, overdose, and stigma show up in real lives here in Tampa Bay, and what it would look like for all of us to respond with more compassion, not more pressure. In my letter, I share why connection and person‑first language matter so much, how Black communities are carrying a disproportionate share of this crisis, and three simple ways we can care for ourselves more kindly while helping someone else feel less alone.