Every day brings a fresh wave of disruption to the already cramped house where Donna, 47, and her son Josh, 20, live with Donna’s sister, mother, and a menagerie of dogs and cats. Having grown up amidst parental alcoholism, Donna witnessed …

Adam had once been a leading skier in the United States. He served as a Marine in fifteen countries, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan on missions related to terrorism. But upon returning home from overseas, he received a diagno…

At Miriam’s wedding chapel, Reverend Miriam, thirty-eight years old, is a beloved figure; her clients find her captivating. Yet, beneath the surface of her charm lies a deep and persistent pain. A childhood betrayal—sexual abuse at the hand…

Andrew had always been bright, well-liked, and physically active, but now he’s diminished – thin and adrift. He's developed an addiction to OxyContin, a prescribed pain medication, and will resort to any means necessary to obtain more. His …

The scars of childhood abuse led Amber down a difficult path. Seeking acceptance and beauty, she developed cycles of binge eating and bulimia, fueled by a desire to emulate her older sister. Now married with a young child, she presents a pi…

Once on the fast track to Hollywood stardom, Lorna now battles a devastating addiction. She graced the stage of Soul Train and performed with the "Ike and Tina Turner Revue" in Las Vegas, eventually securing a prominent position at A&M Reco…

Despite growing up within a loving family, Joe has carried a lifelong sense of loneliness and isolation. As a boy, he found himself excluded by his classmates, and lacked the affection and acceptance he craved from his father. At the age of…

John finds genuine satisfaction in his work as a flight attendant, yet his chosen lifestyle is contributing to a deepening struggle with alcohol. As a child, John’s parents devoted their attention to his brother, who had severe intellectual…

When Jason’s mother and stepfather welcomed twins into their lives, he felt cast aside. He left school and began using drugs. Now residing with his grandmother in a retirement community, he consumes up to 30 mg of Xanax daily and injects he…