16. YUL Solidarity-Pt.2 — Montreal PnP Community

Éric and Olivier discuss Montreal's unique party landscape, where "progressive" vibes and 24/7 bathhouses foster an openness to substance use. Éric critiques the city’s fragile support systems, highlighting a reliance on short-term funding rather than a permanent strategy for long-term recovery.  Looking ahead, Éric previews upcoming panels on art and advocacy while candidly discussing the difficulty of finding trans and gender-diverse guests. He links this challenge to his own journey, revealing how recovery helped him embrace his non-binary identity after years of using drugs to escape rigid gender standards. The episode concludes with a call to move from fear toward compassion and action.  If you’re looking for support, please explore our list of Chemsex resources/services.  🔗 Other Resources Mentioned  REZO: A Montreal-based community organization offering health and wellness services to gay, bisexual, cis, and trans men.  CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous): Mentioned as a traditional 12-step recovery resource.  CMA Montreal: Crystal Meth Anonymous Montreal CRDM: Centre de réadaptation en dépendance de Montréal