When stuff matters.....

Last night I had the opportunity to teach an advanced Addictions Theory class from LaRonge, Sk. It was wonderful! We talked about why our children are struggling with addiction, we shared personal stories about our own addictions and we shed some tears. These are brave women who not only work in the field of addictions but have survived addiction. We spoke of the divide between First Nations people and non-First Nations people and we watched a challenging video about residential schools. Two things stood out. First we are all connected through our brokenness and second, addictions affect all of us; no matter what our skin colour is. Stuff matters when real honest folk get together and dream, share and cry about what is happening in our communities. Keep up the great work in the north! TJS