Addiction and mental illness affect 1 in 3 Americans — yet most families never speak openly about it. People say things like, “My brother’s an alcoholic” or “My coworker is struggling,” as if those facts can never change.

 

But they can.
 

And change often begins with one brave moment.

 

The One Tough Moment Movement encourages families, friends, and colleagues to take that first courageous step:
Have the honest, uncomfortable conversation you’ve been avoiding.

 

Just one sentence — “I’m worried about you” — can break denial, open a door, and spark change.

 

If the moment goes well, keep talking.
If it doesn’t, that’s when we step in.