Sober Chronicles | Connection
by Marc Lee Shannon
It’s 4:55 am and 18 degrees outside on this Ohio February morning. I’ve had one cup from the French press. Martin the dog is sleeping at my feet and the room is full with the scent of a ...
‘It’s never too late to recover:’ Nine Akron artists on addiction, recovery and perseverance
interviews by Amber Cullen and Noor Hindiphotos by Ilenia Pezzaniti
Recovering from substance abuse is a lifelong journey.
Some people follow the path of 12-step recovery programs, like Alcoholics Anony...
I’ll be Home(less) for Christmas: A Reflection
by Clyde Alan Hensley
It’s odd how the snow always seems so white and pure on Christmas Eve. The snowflakes have a warm dampness. The streets become empty toward 4pm or so. Akron quiets down as most people a...
Run with it: How Red Birchfield used his last chance to kick heroin
written by Chris Horne; photographed by Ilenia Pezzaniti
It’s the day after Christmas and the Birchfield household hums with people having a good time. There’s crosstalk and laughter and random bursts ...