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5 Life Lessons From Sobriety

Sep 12, 2022

It has been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. My journey towards sobriety began 13 years ago, and in that time I have discovered the following truths: Sometimes we need people to believe in us more than we believe in ourselves Once you...

My Journey Towards Wellness

May 11, 2020

As a kid, I never grew up hoping to one day struggle with mental illness or become an addict. Who knew that these were the lessons I needed to learn to be in a position to help others with their mental health. My challenges with mental illness began at the age of 14...

How Do I Help A Loved One Struggling with an Addiction?

Apr 3, 2020

One of the most painful things to experience is watching the person you love deteriorate in front of your eyes. At this point, it can be easy to feel both helpless and resentful towards this person who is now becoming a shadow of the person you once knew....

Addiction and Cancer: Treating Diseases Differently

Mar 13, 2020

Brad has seen how people treat diseases differently. When he was going through addiction, people crossed the street to get away from him. Meanwhile, when he was going through his cancer treatments, people wanted to get closer to him. Whether Brad was battling...

Healing Words from the Former Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach

Feb 18, 2020

I don’t know about you, but I found it really difficult to examine my pain. It was easier to project my pain onto others, turn to alcohol in an attempt to escape it, or immerse myself into work. Healing is work. Chris Beaudry reminds us of this truth....

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Healing Words from the Former Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach

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