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We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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A young person is sitting at a desk with purple headphones on, writing in a notebook. The desk is covered in trinkets, crystals, and notes. The writer is bathed in a soft, pink glow.

A young person is sitting at a desk with purple headphones on, writing in a notebook. The desk is covered in trinkets, crystals, and notes. The writer is bathed in a soft, pink glow.

The Letter

A college student describes her experience growing up as a child of parents with alcohol use disorder and the effects it has had on her life and relationships in a love letter to a friend.

Jun 14, 20244 min read

A young person sits in a jail cell with their hands handcuffed. The jail cell bars are casting a long shadow over the negative space of the photo.

A young person sits in a jail cell with their hands handcuffed. The jail cell bars are casting a long shadow over the negative space of the photo.

How Did This All Begin?

An incarcerated adult tells the story of their struggle with substance use disorder and how they ended up in jail.

May 30, 20242 min read

A young woman sits on a couch holding a beer bottle in her right hand. Her left hand is covering her face as if she is ashamed or upset. There are several other empty beer bottles in the foreground.

A young woman sits on a couch holding a beer bottle in her right hand. Her left hand is covering her face as if she is ashamed or upset. There are several other empty beer bottles in the foreground.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 3

A college student interviews a friend about her experience with alcohol use disorder and her struggle with addiction.

Mar 14, 20245 min read

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 2

A college student interviews a peer about his experience with alcohol use disorder, receiving a DUI, and sobering up.

Feb 6, 20244 min read

A man is passed out face down on a couch with one arm drooping to the floor. There are several empty alcohol bottles and glasses on the floor.

A man is passed out face down on a couch with one arm drooping to the floor. There are several empty alcohol bottles and glasses on the floor.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 1

A college student recounts an interview with a peer who deals with alcohol use disorder and discusses his experience with rehab.

Jan 18, 20245 min read

A close up image of a green prescription drug bottle on its side with white pills spilling across a table top.

A close up image of a green prescription drug bottle on its side with white pills spilling across a table top.

David's Addiction

A college student discusses a friend's experience becoming addicted to pain killers and how they recovered.

Dec 28, 20232 min read

Addiction

Addiction

Addiction

She had blue hair, with a green streak. I left the store to get to the car and there I saw her, mourning life.

Jul 25, 20201 min read

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