I am living with the effects of someone I love.
Choosing OATH means making room for honest conversation, acknowledging what this is really like, accepting support, and caring for my own healing too.
People choosing OATH
People Choosing OATH Over Silence.
Some are carrying the effects of a loved one's substance use or mental health challenges. Others are standing beside someone carrying those experiences.
You are not alone.
Why this page exists
You Are Not Alone In This.
When these experiences stay hidden, it is easy to believe nobody understands. The truth is that people across the country are carrying similar experiences and choosing a different response through Openness, Authenticity, Togetherness, and Healing.
These experiences may feel isolating. They are not isolated.
We arrive here from different places
One Shared Practice.
Some are carrying the effects of a loved one's substance use or mental health challenges. Others are standing beside someone carrying those experiences. Both are choosing OATH.
I care about someone carrying this experience.
Choosing OATH means listening without judgment, showing up consistently, encouraging openness, and supporting healing without trying to control it.
OATH across the country
You Are Not Alone In This.
People in communities across the country are choosing OATH.
Join The OATH Movement.
Every highlighted state represents someone who chose OATH.
When you join Sam's OATH, you become part of a growing movement of people choosing Openness, Authenticity, Togetherness, and Healing.
You can choose to participate by name, initials, a nickname, or anonymously. Your general location is included on the map.
Join Sam's OATHPeople choosing OATH
People Are Choosing OATH.
Some use their names. Some use initials. Some use a nickname. Some choose anonymity. What connects them is a shared commitment to Openness, Authenticity, Togetherness, and Healing.
ShinyNew York, NYSomeone Who CaresParkville, MOKennySan Antonio, TXCatherineSan Diego, CARebeccaChapel Hill, NCA.Dallas, TXJenniferArlington, VACesarNewport, CALizSan Mateo, CAUrmiArlington Heights, ILLaurenSewell, NJJLHEllicott City, MDLauraBallston Lake, NYSarahAnn Arbor, MIBrooke HurleyEllicott City, MDMoniqueLake Of The Ozarks, MOMinervaHelotes, TXGraceSacramento, CAAnnieChapel Hill, NCKarwnPhiladelphia, PAMarilyn ReedDallas, TXLewKansas City, KSSusan GriecoEnola, PAChristinaWest Wildwood, NJAndy RubarthDallas, TXShawnSioux Falls, SDGerald RoyVancouver, WAN.Leawood, KSJoanPortsmouth, RINellDallas, TXMaxAustin, TXJaneAustin, TXFrankDenver, COFrank SheederDallas, TXE.D.Austin, TXJohnny LovePort Norris, NJLeanneAnnapolis, MDJessica DonoflioCape May Court House, NJShanna LearnCape May, NJJason RitchieCape May Court House, NJJessica RitchieCape May Court House, NJLouisCape May, NJKellyAnnapolis, MDKristinaAnnapolis, MDLoisEllicott City, MDF.E.Annapolis, MDSarahDallas, TX
Respectful Participation
People choose how they are recognized. Participation focuses on your own experience. Loved ones are not identified.
Choose OATH over silence
Begin with the step that feels right.
You do not need perfect words or all the answers. You do not have to carry everything alone.
Join Sam's OATH