My Journey
Hi, I’m Melissa
For over three decades, I’ve dedicated my life to storytelling—amplifying the voices of communities often unheard. As an award-winning journalist and columnist, I’ve reported on critical social issues like poverty, homelessness, mental health, addiction, and abuse, writing for The San Antonio Light, The Houston Chronicle, and the San Antonio Express-News. My passion for storytelling has also led my work to appear in publications like The New York Times, Texas Monthly, and the San Antonio Report.
Now, my mission has evolved into helping others navigate their journeys toward healing and hope. Together with my husband Mark, a retired nonprofit executive, and our child, Sam, a creative writer and teacher, we embrace the power of honest conversations to transform lives.
Articles
Explore the Articles & Columns I've Written
Lifetime Recovery offers a transformative journey for individuals battling addiction in San Antonio. Through compassionate care and evidence-based methods, the program has successfully guided many toward lasting sobriety and a renewed sense of purpose.
The intersection of heroin addiction and sex trafficking in Texas highlights a devastating cycle of exploitation. Addicted individuals become trapped, their vulnerabilities exploited by traffickers, creating urgent challenges for community support.
Staying sober during the coronavirus pandemic presented unique difficulties, such as isolation and limited support meetings. Communities found innovative ways to support those in recovery despite unprecedented barriers.
