Alcohol abuse does not discriminate; it’s an equal opportunity danger for all ages and genders. Read in this week’s newsletter about a mother’s downward spiral and fight to climb her way out and save herself and her family.

"Discovering my son's struggles felt like the world beneath me had crumbled. But in that moment of darkness, we found a guiding light towards healing. It's a journey we're taking one step at a time, but together, we're moving towards a brighter future."

No one wants to see their child in pain, especially when they don’t know the source and therefore can’t fix it. Read about one young girl’s struggles and her mother’s efforts to get to the foundation and help her in this week’s newsletter

In the shadow of hardship, our unity shines brightest. This Purim, let us embrace the strength found in togetherness, remembering those who cannot celebrate with us, and holding close the power of joy and resilience. Together, we stand with Israel, with those facing darkness, and we move forward with hope. - Rabbi Zvi Gluck, Amudim

Sometimes people start in a dark place created by circumstances beyond their control and just keep going along that path. Read about a woman who is working to heal from a cycle of trauma and pain to find a place of light in this week’s newsletter:

Everyone sometimes struggles with “accepting the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Read this week’s newsletter about how one mother navigates worries about her child

No one tells you when you take the first hit that it will definitely not be the last one you want. But temporary relief from pain comes with a price. Read about one mom’s struggle with substance abuse in this week’s newsletter.

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but that’s not always possible in reality. Read about one family’s journey to help their child, perhaps a bit overdue, but certainly not too late, in this week’s newsletter

Do a few bad apples mean that a whole group is corrupt? Of course not, but that is not comforting to those who have been hurt. Read about one woman’s struggle to break free and take back her life and peace of mind in this week’s newsletter:

Our runners aren’t just warriors, they are heroes and we are privileged to have them as part of the Amudim family.

No man is an island, nor should he have to be. But when someone finds himself stranded, he needs someone to see the SOS flare. Read about one individual’s battle to find a lifeboat in this week’s Amudim newsletter: