STORIES OF RECOVERY & RESILIENCE Compiled by Jeffery Leon L awyers often are perceived as strong, powerful, tough, and successful, contributing to the stigma associated with asking for help when they are buckling under pressure physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here, three D.C. Bar members share their struggles with substance use disorder, depression, and stress; their journey to wellness; and why they believe seeking help is the hardest but most courageous decision attorneys going through the same struggle will make in their lives. Illustrations by Amalia Restrepo * JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 * WASHINGTON LAWYER 21http://www.dcbar.org/